“splashing back in time”
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Last month, the Guardian looked at “10 of the UK’s best places for fun on the water, chosen by readers” – and one of them was a Sidmouth outfit:
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Jurassic paddling, south Devon
The quaint, Regency town of Sidmouth provides a pretty window into a chocolate-box past. But hire a kayak or SUP from Jurassic Paddle Sports (based on the beach) and you can splash even further back in time along the Jurassic coast. Guy and the team gave me and my siblings directions to the enormous sea stacks of Ladram Bay, with lush cliffside greenery creating an absolutely epic, prehistoric scene. Be warned – it’s a couple of hours’ sea kayaking there and back, so consider booking a guide unless you’re experienced and completely confident on the water.
Single kayak hire £14 an hour
Tom Sillars
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With generally excellent reviews:
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Plus a meal-deal with Duke’s further down the esplanade:
Dukes Seaside Inn, Sidmouth – A modern seaside inn with sea-facing rooms, award winning food & drink
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JPS can be found here:
Jurassic Paddle Sports | Facebook
Paddleboard / Kayak / Surfboard hire in Sidmouth, Devon
JurassicPaddleSports (@JurassicPaddles) / Twitter
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They are now on a much better footing than a couple of years ago:
How uncertain is the future of Jurassic Paddle Sports? – Vision Group for Sidmouth