{"id":6471,"date":"2026-10-03T12:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T12:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/?p=6471"},"modified":"2026-10-03T12:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T12:28:24","slug":"paddle-board-in-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-birmingham\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Places to Paddle Board in Birmingham, UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birmingham: a gem in the heart of the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you considered exploring the diverse waterways while paddleboarding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the best places to paddle board in Birmingham and unleash your adventurous spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embrace the charm of this vibrant city from a whole new perspective. Are you ready to glide?<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-spot-768x92.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1AZHJTaIj36cQWtO-lTVuc1Z1cKlR_lg&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-fakten\">Planning Your Paddle in Birmingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season figures are averages of the daily maximum temperature in the ERA5 climate archive for 2019 to 2024. Every spot below can carry its own rules on top of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> average daily highs clear 15 \u00b0C from May through September. August is the warmest month, averaging 21 \u00b0C, and outside that window a wetsuit is what separates a short session from a comfortable one.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules and licences:<\/strong> Access in England and Wales depends on who controls the water. The Canal &amp; River Trust requires a valid waterways licence for a paddleboard on its canals and rivers, either short term or through Paddle UK membership, and that licence expressly does not cover the Trust\u2019s reservoirs. Lakes and reservoirs in other hands set their own conditions, so check the individual spot before you load the car. There is no statutory kit list, but official guidance after a fatal accident is blunt: wear a buoyancy aid, and a quick release waist leash in moving water.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Paddle Board in Birmingham<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> While we strive for accuracy, always verify details before paddling. If you spot an error or if you're a local official wanting to make a correction, please comment below. Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Edgbaston Reservoir<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edgbaston-Reservoir.png\" alt=\"Edgbaston Reservoir\" class=\"wp-image-16457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edgbaston-Reservoir.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edgbaston-Reservoir-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edgbaston-Reservoir-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Reservoir Road, Birmingham&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/U3LWMHeufSq5KD7Q6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Still waters, can be windy on some days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring, Summer, and Early Autumn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ducks, geese, swans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Birmingham city skyline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment, and Rules:<\/strong> No powered boats allowed, swimming restricted. Access here is controlled: the reservoir is privately managed and water access runs through the resident clubs rather than open launching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.gov.uk\/reservoir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edgbaston Reservoir<\/a> offers a serene escape within Birmingham city, with its calm waters and picturesque views of the city&#8217;s skyline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an experienced paddleboarder, the reservoir provides a perfect spot for a peaceful paddle in tranquil surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Sutton Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sutton-Park.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sutton-Park.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sutton-Park-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sutton-Park-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>Keeper&#8217;s Pool, Sutton Park<\/i> by&nbsp;Robin Stott, <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Keeper&#039;s_Pool,_Sutton_Park_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1859870.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keeper&#8217;s Pool, Sutton Park &#8211; geograph.org.uk &#8211; 1859870<\/a>, Scaling by stand-up-paddling.org, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/legalcode\" rel=\"license noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Powell&#8217;s Pool, Sutton Park&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1HvYjVKoigLZTDYq5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Calm waters, occasional breezes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring to Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ducks, geese, swans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Woodlands, heathland, and marshes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Follow park rules and regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.gov.uk\/info\/20089\/parks\/405\/sutton_park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sutton Park<\/a>, located just north of Birmingham, is a large urban park with several lakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powell&#8217;s Pool is a popular spot for paddle boarding, offering a serene and beautiful environment amidst woodlands, heathland, and marshes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Earlswood Lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Earlswood-Lakes.png\" alt=\"Earlswood Lakes\" class=\"wp-image-16643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Earlswood-Lakes.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Earlswood-Lakes-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Earlswood-Lakes-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Wood Lane, Earlswood&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/w2SfGdxEdq4ekEjA7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Calm waters, occasional wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring to Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Birds, ducks, swans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Woodlands, peaceful countryside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Respect area rules and local wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just a short drive southeast of Birmingham, Earlswood Lakes provides a peaceful countryside setting for paddle boarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calm waters and woodlands surrounding the lakes make it an idyllic spot for those looking to relax and unwind while paddling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Tamworth Castle Grounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tamworth-Castle-Grounds.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tamworth-Castle-Grounds.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tamworth-Castle-Grounds-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tamworth-Castle-Grounds-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Bs0u10e01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bs0u10e01<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:River_Tame_at_Tamworth.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">River Tame at Tamworth<\/a>, Scaling by stand-up-paddling.org, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/legalcode\" rel=\"license noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Ladybridge, Tamworth&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/z4WUpGpp4b685vbu7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Gentle river flow, mild wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring to Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ducks, swans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Tamworth Castle, historic town sights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Watch for boat traffic, follow river regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paddleboarding enthusiasts can enjoy a gentle river experience at Tamworth Castle Grounds, set at the confluence of the River Tame and River Anker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paddle past the iconic Tamworth Castle, observing the historic sights of this picturesque town while enjoying the tranquil river environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Barston Lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Barston-Lakes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Barston-Lakes.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Barston-Lakes-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Barston-Lakes-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>Barston Lake fishery<\/i> by&nbsp;Richard Law, <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Barston_Lake_fishery_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4396180.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barston Lake fishery &#8211; geograph.org.uk &#8211; 4396180<\/a>, Scaling by stand-up-paddling.org, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/legalcode\" rel=\"license noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Barston Lakes Golf Club, Solihull&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/W3NQ6Kn2FPx7fZ3NA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Mostly calm waters, gentle wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring to Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ducks, geese, swans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Green landscapes, golf course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Be mindful of golfers, respect local rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located near Solihull, just a short drive from Birmingham, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barstonlakes.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barston Lakes<\/a> offers picturesque, calm waters surrounded by green landscapes and a golf course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paddlers can enjoy a leisurely session on the water while taking in the scenic views of the golf course and its water hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Cannock Chase Forest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cannock-Chase-Forest.png\" alt=\"Cannock Chase Forest\" class=\"wp-image-16642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cannock-Chase-Forest.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cannock-Chase-Forest-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cannock-Chase-Forest-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Fairoak Pools, Cannock Chase&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RzWN2i3abp2eu6V3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Calm waters, occasional wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring to Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Birds, ducks, deer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Forest, heathland, and moorland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Follow local rules, respect wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located to the north of Birmingham, Cannock Chase Forest offers an escape into nature with its stunning forests, heathlands, and moorlands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paddlers can enjoy the tranquillity of Fairoak Pools, taking in the beauty and serenity of the surrounding wildlife and forest landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birmingham paddles on canals, which is a very different day out from open water. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-cotswolds\/\">The Cotswolds<\/a> are the nearest place to swap towpaths for lakes, and to the east <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-nottingham\/\">Nottingham<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-lincoln\/\">Lincoln<\/a> sit on the Trent and the Witham.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-end-768x92.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-gear\">What to Take With You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the water here looks like, the same short list comes along. Each box below shows the model that currently sits at number one in our own test of that category.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P26X1ZS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Vest<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Life jacket<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a data-aawp-product-id=\"B00P26X1ZS\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Sports Life Vest Aqua M\/L\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P26X1ZS?tag=suporgen-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Sports Life Vest, Aqua, M\/L\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ZIdgGb6AL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Sports Life Vest, Aqua, M\/L\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P26X1ZS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Type<\/span><span class=\"v\">foam, paddle cut<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Approval<\/span><span class=\"v\">USCG and Transport Canada<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Rules differ from state to state and from country to country, but on open water this is the piece that gets checked, and the one that counts when the wind turns while you are still a long way out.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-life-vests-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: 10 Best Life Vests for Paddle Boarding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07BK9M9G2?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Waist leash<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07BK9M9G2?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Northwest River Supplies, Inc. (NRS) NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41YB9wnAWzL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Northwest River Supplies, Inc. (NRS) NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07BK9M9G2?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Cord<\/span><span class=\"v\">coiled, stretches to 9 ft<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Swivels<\/span><span class=\"v\">two in-line<\/span><\/li><\/ul>A leash keeps the board within reach after a fall, and a board that drifts off is the start of most rescues. On moving water use a quick release belt rather than an ankle cuff.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waist-leashs-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: The 9 Best SUP Waist Leashes<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09WF6BTXY?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Phone case<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09WF6BTXY?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"CASE-MATE 2 Pack - Marine Series Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch (Regular Size) - Smartphone Compatible - Black\/Hi-Vis Yellow\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41-MwkMHTKL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"CASE-MATE 2 Pack - Marine Series Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch (Regular Size) - Smartphone Compatible - Black\/Hi-Vis Yellow\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09WF6BTXY?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Rating<\/span><span class=\"v\">IP68 certified, 1 m for 30 minutes<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Floats<\/span><span class=\"v\">yes<\/span><\/li><\/ul>A pouch you can still swipe through, so the map stays usable and the phone survives the swim you did not plan.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-waterproof-smartphone-bags\/\">Every model we tested: 10 Best Waterproof Smartphone Bags<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0FM4FQLTL?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MARCHWAY Roll Top Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack, 20L 30L 45L<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Dry bag<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0FM4FQLTL?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"MARCHWAY Roll Top Waterproof Backpack, Rugged Hiking Dry Bag, 20L\/30L\/45L\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Jt6-2mlJL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"MARCHWAY Roll Top Waterproof Backpack, Rugged Hiking Dry Bag, 20L\/30L\/45L\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0FM4FQLTL?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">20, 30 or 45 L<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"v\">dual layer PVC over polyester mesh<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Keys, a dry layer and something to eat, strapped to the deck. Twenty litres is the size most paddlers end up with.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-dry-bags-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: The 9 Best Dry Bags for Paddle Boarding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card cb-pick\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><div class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00FS5RPNC?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cressi Minorca Long 3mm Crew Diving Boots<\/a><\/div><span class=\"cb-pill\">Water shoes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00FS5RPNC?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"CRESSI Minorca Boots 3mm Premium Neoprene with Anti Slip Rubber Soles\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41dWrv8hJzL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"CRESSI Minorca Boots 3mm Premium Neoprene with Anti Slip Rubber Soles\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00FS5RPNC?tag=suporgenuk-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Type<\/span><span class=\"v\">tall neoprene boot<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Thickness<\/span><span class=\"v\">3 mm<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Launch spots are rarely soft. Neoprene boots deal with sharp gravel, hidden glass and water that is colder than the air.<p class=\"cb-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-shoes-for-paddle-boarding\/\">Every model we tested: 10 Best Shoes for Paddle Boarding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1701776535968\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where can you paddle board in Birmingham?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Edgbaston Reservoir and Bartley Reservoir are popular paddle boarding sites in Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1701776540212\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do paddle boards need to be registered in Birmingham?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, in practice. The canals around Birmingham belong to the Canal &amp; River Trust, which requires a waterways licence for a paddle board, either short term or through Paddle UK membership.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1701776547487\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When is the best time to paddle board in Birmingham?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The ideal time for paddle boarding in Birmingham is from late spring to early autumn, due to milder weather.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-naehe\">Paddle Boarding Near Birmingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for another spot on the same trip? These guides cover the closest paddling waters we have mapped around Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-west-midlands\/\">West Midlands<\/a> (5 miles south)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-river-avon\/\">River Avon<\/a> (29 miles south)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-leicester\/\">Leicester<\/a> (29 miles northeast)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-nottingham\/\">Nottingham<\/a> (38 miles northeast)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birmingham: a gem in the heart of the UK. Have you considered exploring the diverse waterways while paddleboarding? 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