Weekend paddling near Kent
Kent has more places to paddle than one weekend covers. We’ve ranked this weekend’s calmest launches, so you know where to head instead of guessing at the forecast.
Updated Monday 14 September, for Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 SeptemberThis weekend’s top 3
In 1 dayFairGrove Ferry slipway
River, KentSunday, 06:00–11:00Sunday morning is the calm window.
Also worth a look
Calmest next4
Viking Bay slipway (Broadstairs)Sea, Kent
FairSunday, 10:00–12:00
Sunday morning is the calm window.
5
Allington Lock slipway (Maidstone)River, Kent
FairSunday, 06:00–13:00
Sunday morning is the calm window.
6
Westbrook Bay slipway (west)Sea, Kent
FairSunday, 10:00–12:00
Sunday morning is the calm window.
7
Lower Halstow put-inSea, Kent
FairSunday, 06:00–13:00
Sunday morning is the calm window.
8
Royal Harbour Marina slipway (Ramsgate)Sea, Kent
FairSunday, 10:00–12:00
Sunday morning is the calm window.
Conditions on open water change fast. Check the forecast and your own limits before you launch. Nothing here is a safety guarantee.
Save your own spots
Keep the places you launch, check the wind and shelter before you go, and log every paddle. Add a spot to the directory too, and other paddlers will find it. Free to start.