{"id":6496,"date":"2024-12-27T06:56:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T06:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/?p=6496"},"modified":"2026-08-25T07:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:48:57","slug":"paddle-board-in-leicester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-leicester\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Places to Paddle Board in Leicester, UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the hidden gems of the UK&#8217;s waterways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leicester offers an array of stunning spots for paddleboard enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the best places to paddle board in Leicester and uncover a whole new side of this charming city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive in, and let&#8217;s embark on a paddling adventure unlike any other. Ready to make a splash?<\/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=1ANAOGcd45m2ILM3an3bfrvzGqKCcVwc&#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 Leicester<\/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 Leicester<\/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 Watermead Country 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\/02\/Watermead-Country-Park.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Watermead-Country-Park.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Watermead-Country-Park-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Watermead-Country-Park-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">anonymous,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Watermead_Country_Park.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Watermead Country Park<\/a>, Scaling by stand-up-paddling.org,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/legalcode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Location Type:<\/strong> Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Access Point:<\/strong> Watermead Car Park&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/A4XRyqwNiqnpYACj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Calm, Flat Water, Can be Windy<\/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> Swans, ducks, geese, herons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Statue of King Lear, Birstall Lock, natural landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> No motorized vessels allowed, watch for swimmers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leicscountryparks.org.uk\/watermead-visitor-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watermead Country Park<\/a> is a picturesque spot for paddle boarding with its calm lake waters and scenic surroundings. Encompassing 340 acres of open green spaces and water bodies, the park offers an ideal setting for leisurely paddle boarding sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to admire the King Lear statue reflecting on the water&#8217;s surface and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this beautiful Leicester destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre<\/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\/02\/Leicester-Outdoor-Pursuits-Centre.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Leicester-Outdoor-Pursuits-Centre.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Leicester-Outdoor-Pursuits-Centre-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Leicester-Outdoor-Pursuits-Centre-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mat Fascione,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Leicester_Outdoor_Pursuits_Centre._-_geograph.org.uk_-_377493.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre. &#8211; geograph.org.uk &#8211; 377493<\/a>, Scaling by stand-up-paddling.org,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/legalcode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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><\/strong> <strong>Location Type:<\/strong> River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Access Point:<\/strong> Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NJA49BeXLMi2g8RE6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Still water, occasional wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Year-round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ducks, swans, fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Riverside scenery, woodland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Follow centre&#8217;s rules and guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lopc.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre<\/a> offers a controlled environment for paddle boarding on the River Soar. The centre provides a range of activities, including stand-up paddleboarding, and the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within a safe environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy tranquil paddles along the river while taking in the picturesque views of the Leicester countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Foxton Locks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/strong>Location Type:<\/strong> Canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>\ud83d\udccd <\/strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Free car park at the Foxton Locks site on the Grand Union Canal, launch from the basin rather than the lock flight&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Foxton+Locks+Leicestershire+LE16+7RA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Flat canal water with no real current, though the open embankment stretches catch the wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> April through October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Herons, swans, swallows, kingfishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> The longest staircase lock flight in Britain and the remains of the Foxton Inclined Plane boat lift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> A Canal &amp; River Trust waterways licence is required for a paddleboard on the canal, short term or through Paddle UK membership. Boards may not go through the locks and have to be carried around the flight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foxton Locks lies on the Grand Union Canal about 24 kilometres south east of Leicester, near Market Harborough. The Canal &amp; River Trust runs the site and lists paddle boarding and canoeing in its summer programme, and the basin above and below the flight gives easy access to flat water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The staircase flight itself is closed to boards, so plan the paddle as an out and back on one side and walk around if you want to see the rest. The towpath here is busy on summer weekends, which makes it an easy place to start and finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Rutland Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Location Type:<\/strong> Reservoir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Access Point:<\/strong> Whitwell Watersports Centre (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Rutland+Water+Whitwell+Watersports+Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Sheltered inside the creek, exposed on the open water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Popular Seasons:<\/strong> Spring to autumn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc1f Wildlife Encounters:<\/strong> Ospreys in summer, swans, wintering wildfowl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Normanton Church on the shoreline, open Rutland countryside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Register at the watersports centre and pay the launch fee first, own boards are restricted to Whitwell Creek, insurance is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rutland Water is the nearest big water to Leicester where paddling is properly sanctioned rather than merely unpoliced. It is around forty minutes east of the city, and the drive is the price of being allowed on the water at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your own board and you register at the watersports centre, pay a launch fee and stay inside Whitwell Creek. The main body of the reservoir is open only with a qualified guide or through the canoe club, so plan for the creek and treat anything beyond it as off limits.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Ashby Canal<\/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\/2023\/12\/Ashby-Canal.png\" alt=\"Ashby Canal\" class=\"wp-image-16835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Ashby-Canal.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Ashby-Canal-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Ashby-Canal-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/strong><\/strong> Location Type:<\/strong> Canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Access Point:<\/strong> Multiple access points, such as Snarestone&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Zmuz5XCm1tpjdQbQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf0a Water, Currents &amp; Wind:<\/strong> Generally calm, wind, watch out for boats<\/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, fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\ufe0f <strong>Landmarks &amp; Views:<\/strong> Countryside scenery, traditional canal scenes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety, Environment and Rules:<\/strong> Watch out for boats, stick to designated canal paths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located a short drive from Leicester, the Ashby Canal provides a scenic and peaceful paddleboarding experience. Enjoy the charming countryside scenery and traditional canal scenes while gliding across the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be mindful of boats and other watercraft as you enjoy a tranquil paddle along this picturesque stretch of canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Soar and the Grand Union give Leicester more water than most Midlands cities manage. <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-west-midlands\/\">the West Midlands<\/a> are the nearest cities with their own guides, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/paddle-board-in-lincoln\/\">Lincoln<\/a> is the flat run east.<\/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 - 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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-1697554206358\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where can you paddle board in Leicester?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can paddle board in Leicester at locations such as the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, River Soar, and the Grand Union Canal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1697554210914\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do paddle boards need to be registered in Leicester?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, paddle boards do not require registration in Leicester.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1697554218711\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When is the best time to paddle board in Leicester?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The optimal time for paddle boarding in Leicester is between late spring and early autumn, due to warmer weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading nsp-naehe\">Paddle Boarding Near Leicester<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for another spot on the same trip? 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