PLEASE SIGN UP FOR TRIPS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, TO GIVE THE TRIP LEADER TIME TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS – THANK YOU!
Nomad Kayak Club runs a trip every month for Nomad members to enjoy paddling on different waters and develop their skills. The trips are free to club members with their own equipment and are led by coaches and experienced paddlers, who specify the skill level needed. A minimum standard of the Paddle Discover award is needed to start participating in Club trips. If you’re not yet a Nomad member, please first take the appropriate route to joining the Club according to your experience then, if you don’t already have the Paddle Discover award, sign up and take the Nomad Paddle Discover Course.
For questions about individual trips please contact the trip leader, whose email address is given on the sign up page. A big thank you to all trip leaders for giving your time for free for the benefit of Club members.
Paddle locations around the country can be found at Go Paddling Location (or at the end of this page) and if you have any trips you’d like to do at Nomads please contact the Trips Officer.
Club boats and equipment can be hired for Club trips away from the Aquadrome at a cost of £8 per day from the Equipment Officer. If you need a Club boat please arrange to pick it up yourself from the club during the previous recreation session (Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings) and return it the following one. If you have a hatchback or estate car you may find a kayak will fit inside, else a roof rack will be needed. If you don’t have a car, others going on the trip may be able to transport your boat and give you a lift. The trip leader may be able to help you arrange this.
Nomads Encourage Car Sharing For Trips, This also reduces our impact on the environment, and keeps costs down, i.e. Fuel and Parking.
Nomads aim to make our trips as accessible as possible to all members subject to paddling safely, so if you’re in doubt whether your paddling ability is sufficient for a particular trip please do contact the trip leader who will advise you.
There are a number of trips in the planning stage for 2026. Further information to be added soon.
Friday to Sunday July 24th-26th – River Tryweryn Weekend
This is a white water trip being lead by Nigel for experienced paddlers
24th will be a warmup at Mile End Mill (formally JJ’s) on the river Dee and then Tryweryn Sat/Sun. Nigel has booked a room at White Lion Bala (https://whitelionroyalhotelbala.co.uk)
Saturday/Sunday September 19th/20th – Symonds Yat Weekend
Nigel will be leading a trip paddling picturesque Symonds Yat the third weekend of September. Symonds Yat is a great place for a gentle introduction to whitewater for all skill levels and equally good if you like flat water trips and beautiful scenery – we’ll be doing both! The weekend is suitable for 1* level paddlers and above and can be a great family weekend away with Goodrich Castle and walking in the Forest of Dean both within a mile.
If you’re coming for both days, please arrange your own accommodation at River Wye Caravan and Camping Park (https://riverwyecamping.com), the Saracen’s Head Inn (https://www.saracensheadinn.co.uk) or the many B&Bs in the area. Alternatively you can come down just for the day on either day.