As we gear up and get ready for spring we asked our ambassadors for their recommended Spring SUP Spots! Read all about where Kirstine @badass.sup and Robert @ladthatsups think you should take your paddle board this spring!

This paddle is a really chilled out beautiful journey with reflections of trees, blue cloudy skies, and amazing bridges in the calm Llangollen waters. 

On your way to enjoy the beautiful river gardens that has plenty of unique statues make sure to take a few pound coins for the donation bucket in the river gardens, you can’t miss it! Next is the most scenic monument where you can paddle over the Chirk Aqueduct and Viaduct surrounded by deep and hypnotizing bright green valley. From here you can see this massive arch bridge next you, which is the Poncysyllte Aqueduct, the biggest one in the world! 

This is followed by a long, super dark, and spooky tunnel which I like to attach some colourful LED strips to my paddleboard for as it makes for a more fun and colourful trip. But please do not forget to bring a bright headtorch to see ahead of you. It’s important to note that its one-way traffic through this tunnel and so make sure to have a look down the tunnel first for any oncoming traffic. 

The final stop on this route is the biggest Aqueduct in the world the Poncysyllte Aqueduct. Please note that you are not allowed to paddle over it as it does not have safety railings, but you can walk over it and enjoy the beautiful valley with the River Dee underneath, during the summer season the boat and canoe traffic is high. Theres a pub along the way of this route so you can take a breath, have a cool drink whilst admiring all the wildlife like squirrels, geese and other birds and fish you can spot! The launching point from the Chirk Bank Canalside Car Park fills up quite quickly and so only early birds will get a free parking spot!

• Flamborough, Yorkshire – Your all-time favorite, with breathtaking coastal paddles through caves and under towering chalk cliffs. Park at North Landing Car Park (YO15 1BJ) for easy beach access.

• Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wales – Paddle across the "stream in the sky", an unforgettable experience with stunning views over the Dee Valley. Park at Trevor Basin Car Park (LL20 7TG), just a short walk to the launch.

• Ladybower Reservoir, Peak District – A serene paddle spot surrounded by rolling hills, famous for its plugholes and reflections. Park at Fairholmes Car Park (S33 0AQ) for convenient water access.

• Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – Glide along the scenic River Nidd under the picturesque viaduct, a perfect mix of nature and history. Park at Conyngham Hall Car Park (HG5 9AY) for an easy launch.

• Derwentwater, Lake District – A classic SUP destination with breathtaking island views and mountains towering in the background. Park at Kettlewell Car Park (CA12 5UN) for the best lake access.

These recommendations are the perfect paddle boarding spots for spring—where will you paddle first?