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Kayaking the River Ouse

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Launching on the River Ouse, Sussex.
The launch point
Heading north on the River Ouse, Sussex.
The River Ouse leaves Barcombe Mills and heads Northwards.
The first bridge on the River Ouse, Sussex.
At the fork, limbo under the bridge and continue upstream. You can return via the left-hand fork.
Locks on the River Ouse just below the Anchor Inn.
At the locks its time to portage the kayaks on river right.
Portage point on the River Ouse, Sussex.
Portage the kayaks.
River gauge on the locks.
Above the locks is a gauge, much higher that a 7 and you’ll struggle to limbo under the bridge by the Anchor Inn. In this case walk further up and put in just beyond the bridge.
Launching back into the River Ouse, Sussex.
The launch spot above the locks is just big enough for one boat in the summer.
Passing the Anchor Inn on the River Ouse, Sussex.
The Anchor Inn, a nice place to stop for food and a pint.
Kayaking under the low bridge on the River Ouse, Sussex.
The limbo bridge!
Exploring the upper section of the River Ouse, Sussex.
The upper section of the River Ouse, starts to get more wild and overgrown.
Heading towards Isfield Weir on the River Ouse, Sussex.
Take the right hand fork to Isfield Weir.
Isfield Weir on the River Ouse, Sussex.
Relaxing at Isfield Weir.
Kayaking back taking a different route on the River Ouse, Sussex.
On the return journey a couple of hundred meters from the lock, you can take the right-hand fork for an adventurous route back. This is also slightly shorter.
Looking at the Geese on the River Ouse, Sussex.
Enjoying the local wildlife.
Almost back to the start of the River Ouse, Sussex.
The forks re-joining at the very first bridge and its 5mins back to the start point.