Weekend paddling near Northumberland
Northumberland 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
TodayUnsettledAbove Weir
River, NorthumberlandSaturday, 11:00–19:00Unsettled throughout, but Saturday morning is calmer than the rest.
Saturday morningUnsettledWansbeck Riverside Park slipway
River, NorthumberlandSaturday, 11:00–22:00Unsettled throughout, but Saturday morning is calmer than the rest.
Saturday afternoonUnsettledBlyth put-in
Sea, NorthumberlandSaturday, 16:00–22:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
Also worth a look
Calmest nextConditions on open water change fast. Check the forecast and your own limits before you launch. Nothing here is a safety guarantee.
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