A Canoeist's Guide to the North East

Guidebook describes canoeing in an area of southern Scotland and northern England, with detailed descriptions of the rivers of the Scottish Borders, Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire down to the Aire. The coast is covered from St Abbs Head in Scotland to Flamborough Head in Yorkshire, and includes the Farne Islands, renowned for their wildlife. Caters for all paddlers.

Foreword
Map of the area
Introduction
Using the guide (terminology and grading)
Learning to canoe
Access

The Rivers- Northumberland Region (Borders to Co Durham)
    Allen
    Aln
    Balder
    Blyth
    Breamish
    Coquet
    Derwent (Co Durham)
    Devil’s Water
    Ettrick
    Greta
    Jed
    Rede
    Tees
    Teviot
    Till
    Tweed
    Tyne
    Wansbeck
    Wear
    Whiteadder
    Wooler Water
    Addendum

The Rivers - Yorkshire Region
    Aire
    Calder
    Derwent (Yorkshire)
    Esk
    Nidd
    Swale
    Ure
    Washburn
    Wharfe
    Addendum

Flat Water Areas in the North East
    Bolam, Hemlington, Kielder, Killingworth, Ladyburn,
    Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee, Scaling Dam, Selset

Sea Canoeing
    Introduction
    Safety at sea
    Planning and equipment
    Basics of Tidal Theory

Coastline Northumberland
    Tynemouth to Newbiggin
    Druridge Bay (Cresswell to Hauxley)
    Amble to Beadnell
    Seahouses, Bamburgh
    Farne Islands
    Holy Island
    Berwick to St Abbs

Coastline south of the River Tyne to Flamborough Head
    South Shields to Roker
    Sunderland to Ryhope
    Seaham to Middleton
    Hartlepool and Tees bay
    Redcar, Saltburn and Whitby
    Saltwick Nab to Scalby Ness
    Scarborough to Flamborough Head

Appendices
    Regional Access Officers
    Canoeing clubs and organisations
    Outdoor centres North East with an interest in canoeing
    Manufacturers and retailers of canoes and accessories
    The Coastguard
    Fishing seasons
    Tidal constants. H.W. times relative to R. Tyne entrance
    Bibliography