Learn to stand up paddle on the River Tyne with experienced guides and premium Red Paddle Co boards. This 2-hour session pairs hands-on instruction with safety-focused coaching and memorable quayside views.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning on the Tyne begins with the city yawning awake and the river sliding cool and metallic beneath the board. Guides brief the group on the quayside, kit them into buoyancy aids and wetsuits, and push the Red Paddle Co boards into the water. Paddles dip; the current teases and the Millennium Bridge glides past like a held breath.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and basic balance; suitable for beginners who can climb in/out of shallow water and stand for short periods.
Wildlife
History
The River Tyne powered Newcastle’s shipbuilding and coal export economy through the 19th and early 20th centuries; the riverside still shows industrial piers and old shipyard structures.
Conservation
Operate close to guide instructions to avoid disturbing riverbanks and waterbirds; use reusable water bottles and avoid single-use plastics to reduce litter on the river.
Reserve your spot on the Stand Up Paddle Boarding today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early to get kitted
Plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before start time to sign waivers and get into your wetsuit and buoyancy aid without rushing.
Secure valuables in a dry bag
Bring a small dry bag or use the guide’s waterproof cases for phones and keys to prevent losses if you capsize.
Watch tide and wind forecasts
Choose morning slots for lighter winds and calmer water—afternoon onshore breezes can make balance and control harder.
Warm base layers for cool weather
Even with a provided wetsuit, a synthetic base layer helps retain warmth during early-spring or late-autumn sessions.
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and valuables dry if you fall off the board.
Synthetic base layer
Adds warmth under the supplied wetsuit for cool spring mornings.
spring
Lightweight water shoes
Protects feet when launching from rocky or pebbly banks and while boarding.
summer
Warm hat or beanie for after the session
Helps retain heat once you exit the water and change out of your wetsuit.
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