The canoe trail logo with images of people canoeing on the river and preparing to camp.
  • When: Saturday 7 June – Sunday 8 June 2025

  • Who: 18+

  • Location: Cardington, Willington and Great Barford, Bedfordshire

  • Included: Accommodation, activities and travel expenses up to the value of £50

  • Closing date: Friday 11 April

Join VICTA participants and Canoe Trail on expedition as we paddle the River Great Ouse!

VICTA are looking for enthusiastic and proactive volunteers to support on our 14-17 Wilderness Woodland Canoe & Camp expedition. Starting in Cardington, we will begin our expedition learning some basic skills before heading onto the water. We will then be guided by Canoe Trail instructors along the River Great Ouse by canoe to their exclusive woodland campsite in Willington. As well as setting camp and preparing the campfire, you’ll support participants in developing their Bushcraft skills and playing some team games. After spending a night under canvas, we’ll break camp and canoe to the finishing point in Great Barford.

You will be expected to support with mobility, accessing meal times and social facilitation as well as inspiring and encouraging the rest of the team to take on and persevere with a challenge!

This activity includes camping and an adequate level of physical ability due to the nature of the activities involved. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Activities team on activities@victa.org.uk

For further information on Canoe Trail, please visit: Canoe Trail | Canoe, Kayak & SUP Hire, Trips & Camping – Canoe Trail

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