Hexham Canoe Club and friends welcome you to our part of the paddling world, for ONE OF Europe’s largest mass participation canoeing events
The Tyne tour is hosted at Hexham in Northumberland over the course of the first week in November. Taking in a stretch of the river Tyne renowned for its outstanding beauty, running down from the small village of Barrasford then on down through Warden Gorge. Finally finishing in the market town of Hexham, this 7 mile section brings smiles to the faces of both experienced and novice paddlers alike.
The weekend offers something for all levels of paddlers including races, guided trips, trade stands and coaching. You may just want to enjoy the social side of the event giving a chance to meet other paddlers or old friends with a ceilidh helping the fun to run on until the early hours of the morning. After listening to your feedback, this year we are relocating the popular ceilidh to Hexham Auction Marts function room, adjacent to Tyne Green.
As well as access to camping and shuttle buses, each 1 day or 2 day there’s. Free Hot vegetable soup with roll available for all paddlers when you get off the water (Saturday only). Early bird discounts are available.
While we try to ensure that there is something for everyone; If you have any good ideas or can help provide something new to the event please feel free to drop us an email and we will try to improve the event further.
Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG
History of the Tyne Tour
The Tyne Tour began in 1980, originally as the Mike Jones Rally
Dr Mike Jones was an iconic figure in the world of canoeing; he is credited with many first descents by kayak, including most famously that of Everest in 1976. He died in 1978 on the Bradlu River in Pakistan while trying to save a companion.
Mike was a great supporter of recreational white water paddling at a time when the only means to access white water was through the competetive disciplines of slalom and river racing. The Mike Jones Rally started as a recreational canoe touring event that was held annually on the River Dee in North Wales.
After ten years on the Dee, it was moved to the Tyne, where it has been supported by the local Riparian Owners and local canoe clubs.