CANOE, kayak & PADDLEBOARD HIRE
easy river access, Free Parking, toilet, shower, soft drinks, ice cream & pub next door
Make a hire
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Paddleboard Hire
£35 (2hrs)
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Canoe hire
£50 (2hrs)
Ideal for couples or families of 4 with 2 small children
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Sit on top Kayak Hire
£35 (2hrs)
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Launch fees
Bring your own board and launch from our beautiful, well equipped facilities £7.50
A little bit about us!
Welcome to Pulborough Paddles kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. Based on the banks of the river Arun at Stopham Bridge in the heart of the South Downs national park. We are a small family run business offering canoes, paddleboards and now also kayaks for hire with an onsite shop selling soft drinks and ice-creams. Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you’re after we offer a great way to slow down with friends and family whilst floating along one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Arun in West Sussex.
We are open for bookings 365 days a year 1030 - 1630. Off season (mid Sept. until mid April) self-service hires with advance notice only.
Sit on Top Kayaks, Paddle Boards and Canoes can be hired for 2 hours via our online booking tool.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY!
"My Family and I hired canoe’s from Pulborough Paddles (Simon and his Son Joe) Good price and lovely place to explore the river from. They were really helpful and got us all set up - equipment was good. Definitely recommend."
The Jones Family, East Preston
“If you prefer to get out on the water, hire a self-drive boat from Riverside South Downs at Amberley, or a kayak or paddle board from Pulborough Paddles at Stopham Bridge and potter along the River Arun, spotting kingfishers and rare dragonflies as you go”
Annabelle Spranklen 8th September 2026
“The Park is a Mecca for adventure sports enthusiasts including horse riders, mountain bikers, kayakers and paragliders. The Park’s rivers include the Rivers Ouse, Arun and Cuckmere which are all tidal. In the company of an experienced guide, such as Pulborough Paddles, a paddle along the river can be timed to take advantage of the tides both on the downstream and upstream legs of the journey.”
Richard Madden 3rd June 2025
