Breakfast Paddle to Nafford

Well, we certainly picked the perfect morning for a breakfast paddle! The sun slowly rose, the rain stayed away, and seven of us set off from Eckington at 7.30am for a paddle up to Nafford.

Feet in boats and off we went! For Daz and Rich, this stretch of river was a new experience in daylight, having only paddled it in the dark on our night paddle. It was a peaceful journey, with some lovely views and even a few deer spotted along the way. A fantastic way to start the day!

On arriving at Nafford, the gas stoves were soon fired up, the bacon was sizzling away, and the kettles were on for a much-needed cuppa. There was plenty of chat while breakfast was being prepared, and everyone tucked in before we cleared everything away.

With breakfast over, we took a quick walk to have a look at the weir and check out the water levels. Then it was back into our boats and off up the channel towards the weir.

After some careful navigation around the fallen trees, we finally emerged to get a good look at the weir. Clive was quick to get his helmet on and head straight into the action, closely followed by Dave. It seems that a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea were all the encouragement they needed for a bit of playtime!

Once the fun was over, we regrouped and headed down the gully and back to Eckington.

All in all, another great morning on the river, with beautiful scenery, good company, a hearty breakfast and a little bit of weir play thrown in for good measure. Who needs a lie-in when you can start the day like this! 🙂