Welcome to Castle Canoe Club

The Castle Canoe Club is an open and friendly adult canoe and kayak club. We welcome everyone from beginners to the more experienced paddler. Experienced paddlers are on hand at regular sessions and we organise various courses throughout the year. Our active canoe polo group train and play each club session. We also run trips (including whitewater and sea kayaking) throughout the year.

We’re based at the West Reservoir Centre just off Green Lanes in Stoke Newington (N4 2HA). We have access to a large selection of equipment and excellent modern changing facilities.

You must either be a member of our club or sign up to one of our induction session to paddle here. We’re open Sundays 10:00-13:00 and Tuesdays 18:00-20:00. Members can also paddle at other times for £10 if available – call (020) 8442 8116.

Upcoming trips and other events in the coming month

Tue
25
Sep

Tuesday, 25th September: “Improving West Reservoir” drop-in session
17:00-20:00: Do you have any ideas for improving the West Reservoir? Perhaps for improving access, enhancing the environment or introducing new recreational activities? If so come to one of the community engagement drop-in sessions, run by Hackney Council, London Wildlife Trust and Greenwich Leisure. This one is at Redmond Community Centre Social Area, Kayani Ave, Woodberry Down, N4 2HF.

Wed
26
Sep

Wednesday, 26th September: “Improving West Reservoir” drop-in session
17:00-20:00: Do you have any ideas for improving the West Reservoir? Perhaps for improving access, enhancing the environment or introducing new recreational activities? If so come to one of the community engagement drop-in sessions, run by Hackney Council, London Wildlife Trust and Greenwich Leisure. This one is at the West Reservoir (appropriately), Tower room, Green Lanes, Hackney, N4 2HA.

Sun
30
Sep

Sunday, 30th September: Follow-on course
10:30-15:30: West Reservoir Centre is running some bespoke one day paddle courses designed for new paddlers, that have just completed their Induction, or just want to learn foundation skills. If you are interested, please sign up at the reception desk at the centre. Also, for everyone else please tell new paddlers about the course. Depending on the take up we’ll add more dates. £35.00 for members; £52.50 for non-members. State that you’re a member before you pay as we can’t refund the difference later.

Thu
04
Oct

Thursday, 4th October: “Improving West Reservoir” drop-in session
18:30-20:30: Do you have any ideas for improving the West Reservoir? Perhaps for improving access, enhancing the environment or introducing new recreational activities? If so come to one of the community engagement drop-in sessions, run by Hackney Council, London Wildlife Trust and Greenwich Leisure. This one is at Coal House Cafe, Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ (access via Woodberry Wetlands, New River Path via Lordship Road)

Sun
07
Oct

Sunday, 7th October: Induction for new paddlers
10:30: If you’re new to our club, you’ll need to come to an induction session where we’ll show you the ropes. The session will cost £10 and includes a couple of week’s paddling whilst you decide whether to join our club. No need to book, but it’s first-come, first (20) served.

Sun
21
Oct

Sunday, 21st October: Induction for new paddlers
10:30: If you’re new to our club, you’ll need to come to an induction session where we’ll show you the ropes. The session will cost £10 and includes a couple of week’s paddling whilst you decide whether to join our club. No need to book, but it’s first-come, first (20) served.

See our Calendar for the full list.