Iken Canoe
Iken Canoe
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Iken Canoe is based on the stunning upper reaches of the Alde estuary between Snape and Aldeburgh, close to the Suffolk coast. We hire out Canadian canoes, 4-6 person Katakanus and sit-on-top kayaks (singles and doubles) for people to explore this wonderful estuary. Hire is for 2 hours per session and launch times vary according to the tide. Suitable for couples, groups or families.
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Sam Hornsey
London, UK10 contributions
Jul 2020
We stumbled across this quaint little boat house on a weekend away on the Suffolk coast. Both of the people we encountered while hiring the kayaks here were super lovely and helpful. We visited during the post COVID lockdown and it was clear that all of the equipment was being cleaned and washed after every use, which was very appreciated. It was great being able to pay by contactless too! When we got to getting the kayaks ready, we were given a brief but useful lesson on how to use the kayaks and the layout of the river. We were told about the tide times and what they would recommend doing in the time we had on the water, which worked out perfectly. While on the water, we were able to see some very cute baby seal cubs sleeping on the river banks and appreciate a different aspect of the Suffolk countryside. Overall the experience was great, I would recommend this to anyone and I'm sure you will love it! The people that run Iken Canoe seem to really care and go the extra mile.
Written 13 July 2020
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Hi Sam - what a thoughtful and in-depth review, thank you.
We are so glad you had a good time with us.
Best wishes
Dom and Kate
Written 14 July 2020
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Ali
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Extremely friendly and knowledgeable owners. Limited number of Canadian canoes available currently so 2 of us padded up towards Snape where we swapped with the other 2 family members who paddled back to Iken. Easy footpath along the river for those not paddling. Excellent equipment, thorough safety briefing and information on the environment and local wildlife. An excellent experience all round. Thank you!
Written 10 August 2022
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Blondie180610
Woodbridge, UK42 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Iken Canoe is in a great location and the staff were very helpful and informative. My husband and I really enjoyed our 2 hours in a double kayak along the river Alde. We saw seals on the sand bank and also a seal swimming only about 6 metres away from our kayak at one point. We will definitely be back for more adventures with Iken Canoe and can highly recommend them!
Written 13 August 2020
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John G
5 contributions
Aug 2020
Really fun day on a catamaran canoe for 6 - even if we couldn’t coordinate paddling efforts..... Wonderful location and friendly, helpful and staff. They even texted to warn of road closure the day before. Would highly recommend.
Written 4 August 2020
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Martin W
London, UK921 contributions
Sept 2020
Really good fun, well organised, safe and suitable for all abilities. The canoes are flat bottomed so very stable and really easy to manoeuvre / paddle.
A great way to spend a couple of hours. We saw loads of birds, dragonflies and even a seal. Although I would say this is a very safe activity, the staff are very clear and thorough in safety briefings and take time to explain everything.
Cleanliness is also first class.
Definitely worth doing but advisable to book in advance
A great way to spend a couple of hours. We saw loads of birds, dragonflies and even a seal. Although I would say this is a very safe activity, the staff are very clear and thorough in safety briefings and take time to explain everything.
Cleanliness is also first class.
Definitely worth doing but advisable to book in advance
Written 17 September 2020
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anirak10
London, UK38 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We went as a family of 4 (kids 11 & 8) and hired 2 double kayaks. We’d never done anything like this before and had such a fun time!!! The owners were really friendly and helpful and everything was explained so well. We were lucky enough to see the seals too! As amateurs we didn’t last the 2 hours as it is exhausting work especially on the last bit going against the tide but we all said we will definitely do this again. Thanks Iken Canoe!!!
Written 14 August 2020
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Nikki S
Haywards Heath, UK98 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
We took out one of the Canadian canoes - I new experience for us, and as it turns out, one we are not very good at!! The lady who took our booking and, later on, checked us in, was extremely friendly and helpful. The man who talked us through what to do and where to go was thorough and told us everything we needed to know. We had a great time, with lots of laughs, as we staggered from one side of the river to the other, sometimes backwards 😂. Would highly recommend but definitely book in advance.
Written 16 September 2020
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ladylamplight
London, UK20 contributions
Jul 2023
Fabulous experience. What a shame Nature England cant get their act together to allow the expansion of more people to enjoy such a quality day out. I do hope they see this review as I can't think of any reason to drag their feet.
We thought that Dom and Kate were utterly professional and we cant speak highly enough of their attention to safety and instructions. It was a lovely trip to Snape. Great for a family, couple or solo and time for a cuppa at the other end.
Brilliant all round.
We thought that Dom and Kate were utterly professional and we cant speak highly enough of their attention to safety and instructions. It was a lovely trip to Snape. Great for a family, couple or solo and time for a cuppa at the other end.
Brilliant all round.
Written 17 July 2023
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TravellingZED
Thetford, UK19 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
The perfect way to spend a couple of hours on the water.
The owners were friendly and very knowledgeable and although we were complete novices, we felt totally safe and at ease after being shown how to canoe / where to go / what to do etc.
The experience was fun and something we will definitely do again.
Highly recommend.
The owners were friendly and very knowledgeable and although we were complete novices, we felt totally safe and at ease after being shown how to canoe / where to go / what to do etc.
The experience was fun and something we will definitely do again.
Highly recommend.
Written 2 July 2021
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Thank you for your lovely comments. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written 7 September 2021
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pb1867
Thirsk, UK126 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Lovely, super friendly staff got us off to a good start after a warm welcome. A little prep and some words of wisdom on where to go ( keep close to the stick markers) and we were off. A lovely 2 hour session heading up to Snape Maltings and then back down the estuary to paddle around before the end of our session . Both my wife and our teenage son loved it and was one of the highlights of our holiday.
Written 3 September 2020
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