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Wildlife, Access & Environment

You and the environment

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As sports, Canoeing and kayaking are widely regarded to have a benign environmental impact. It is however important for all paddlers to be aware of their responsibilities in helping ensure the environment is protected and enhanced for all.

Environmental help and advice

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We’re here to raise awareness of the importance of our native species and their habitats in our water environment. We are also actively involved in efforts to improve water quality in our waters, benefiting the natural ecosystem and paddlers alike. Here is guidance on how you can get involved in environmental projects, as well as information on some of the common environmental issues affecting paddlers.

The following documents deal with aspects of Canoeing & the Environment
  • You, your Canoe and the Environment
  • You, your Canoe and the Marine Environment
  • Wildlife watching in the Walney Channel Cumbria Wildlife trust advise that canoeists/kayakers can come ashore for a rest at the groyne at South East Point, so long as they remain close to the water’s edge and avoid any flocks of resting birds. To protect the dunes and nesting birds in this area you cannot access the hide from this landing point. Further north past the boundary wall of the reserve you can come ashore where ever you like.  In addition they have recently (winter 2018) had very high levels of disturbance to the seals over the past few months – with about half as many resting on the beach as at this time last year, presumably scared away despite our efforts!
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Beach Cleans

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Do you hate seeing plastic and other waste along our beaches? Two volunteers are determined to tackle the waste that washes up on our coast line. Why not join them this winter? They are organising beach cleans along the northern coasts on the following dates: 
  • South Allonby beach Tuesday 12th February 2019, 10.00–12.00
  • North Allonby beach Saturday 16th February 2019, 10.00-12.00
  • Wolsty Banks Tuesday 19th February 2019, 13.30 - 15.30
  • Silloth West beach Thursday 28th February 2019, 10.00-12.00
For further information, including meeting places for these efforts, visit http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

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  • Home
  • News Blog
  • Paddling in Cumbria
    • Regional Events
    • Clubs
    • Commercial Providers
    • Where to Paddle >
      • Lakes
      • Rivers
      • Sea
      • Canals
    • Access Arrangements >
      • Ennerdale Lake
      • Greta & Middle Derwent
      • River Lune
    • Latest Hazards >
      • Reporting Hazards
  • Events & Booking
    • Coaching
    • Novice & Introductory Events
    • Open Canoeing
    • Polo
    • Racing
    • Sea Kayaking >
      • SKE1a,b,c Planning, Navigation & Weather Workshops
      • SKE2 VHF Course
      • SKE3a,b,c,d Sea Leadership Development Group Events
      • SKE4 Sea Kayak Demo Day
      • SKE5a-h Sea Kayak Coaching
      • SKE6 Sea Kayak Gathering - Kircudbright
      • SKE7 Sea Kayak Day Trips - Allonby
      • SKE8 Sea Kayak Day Trip & Wild Camp - Skye & Small Isles
      • SKE9 Sea Kayak Gathering - Farnes
      • SKE10 Sea Kayak Gathering - Oban
      • SKE11 Sea Kayak Gathering - Moray Firth
      • SKE12 Sea Kayak Long Weekend - Arisaig
      • SKE13 Sea Kayak Gathering - Luce Bay
      • SKE14 Sea Kayak Gathering - Mull
      • SKE15 Sea Kayak Wild Camp - Treshnish
      • SKE16 Sea Kayak Gathering - Anglesey
      • SKE17 Sea Kayak Gathering - Bass Rock
      • SKE18 Sea Kayak Gathering - Lleyn Peninsula
      • SKE19 Sea Kayak Wild Camp Long Weekend - Cuan & Garvellachs
      • SKE20 Sea Kayak Peer Trip - Brittany
      • SKE21 Sea Kayak Trip - Blackpool Illuminations
      • SKE22 Sea Kayak Gathering - St Bees or Ravenglass
    • Slalom
    • White Water
  • RDT Resources
    • Officers & Reps
    • Bursaries & Funding
    • Coach & Leader Directory
    • Meetings
    • Paddler Registration
    • RDT Equipment Loan
    • Reports, Procedures & Policies >
      • Event Safety & Organisation Procedures >
        • Sea Kayaking Event Safety Procedures
        • Open Canoeing Event Safety Procedures
        • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Access & Environment >
      • Policy on Environment & Access
      • BC Position statement on Access & Incidents