Do you love paddling on the Adur river? Did you know it is a protected habitat? Learn about its wildlife and how you can help its recovery.

Adur River Paddle Safari

Join us together with Moxie Unleashed to learn more about the the Adur River around Shoreham which is a very special and protected site - known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This intertidal stretch of river and site of mud flats and salt marsh is a haven for many birds providing rich nutrition and also roosting places. Regular inhabitants such as Oyster Catchers and and Little Egrets are joined by migratory and over-wintering birds such as Redshank and Lapwings and many more. It is also a much loved paddling destination with its beautiful scenery and easy accessibility from Shoreham By Sea.

The river is a living system that supports a variety of habitats and species but it is struggling with multiple challenges and threats. We will also share a little bit about the work of the Adur River Recovery Project that is happening to support the restoration of the river and how you can get involved with Friends of Adur SSSI to help.

This two hour safari will begin with a short introduction about the unique characteristics of this SSSI. Then we will take to the river. Along the journey we will share guidance and knowledge to help you paddle with care and reduce your impact on this fragile habitat.

Who’s it for?

These safaris are aimed at:

Local paddlers wishing to learn more about how to protect the river.

Paddle tour leaders who regularly paddle

Paddle instructors who run sessions on the Adur

Important information:

- Own equipment is required - all paddlers should have a quick-release leash and wear a flotation device (buoyancy aid or PFD). (Equipment Hire is possible through Moxie Unleashed).

- All participants must be experienced paddlers

- Paddlers join at own risk and personal insurance is recommended

Cost - £15 per person

Whilst we would like to do these trip for free, we are a small community group with no funding. The money raised through these events helps to support our work to raise awareness about the plight of the saltmarsh and what we can do to support its recovery.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited

To book or for more information:

contact Sam: 07714016648

email: livingriverjourneys@gmail.com

Description supplied by the event organiser.