Canoe and kayak launch points in North Yorkshire

41 mapped launch points for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards in North Yorkshire. 5 have their own pages; every mapped point is on the map of Great Britain.

Mapped as a launch point. Check local access rules, signs and conditions before you go.

North Yorkshire in figures

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Straight-line distances to the nearest car park and toilets on the map – not walking routes. We can't tell whether they are public, free or open.

Rivers, lochs and canals here: Mill BeckRiver WashburnCawood NessLinton CutSandsend Beck

Launch points with their own page

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Bars show the straight-line distance on a 0–500 m scale; a full bar with an arrow means 500 m or more.

Illustrative photo: open canoe on a river in a wooded valleyIllustrative photo

Fewston Reservoir, Blubberhouses

River Washburn

North Yorkshire, England

Nearest car park
under 10 m
Nearest toilets
≈ 2.3 km (mapped as private)
Illustrative photo: concrete slipway with autumn leaves running into a riverIllustrative photo

Sandsend Beck launch point

Sandsend Beck

North Yorkshire, England

Nearest car park
under 10 m
Nearest toilets
≈ 30 m

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Map data: 7 November 2026