Books

The Pesda Press PaddleMore in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is a guide for paddlers lookinh to explore the shorline and lochs of the Trossachs. Loch Lomond itself has over eighty kilometres of shoreline to explore, but there is so much more to the park. The twenty-two navigable lochs range from the vast sea lochs around Loch Long to small inland bodies such as Loch Chon. The rivers vary from relaxed meandering waterways like the Balvaig to the steep white water of the River Falloch and everything in between.

The Pesda Press Paddling Map of Britain is a high-quality map of mainland Britain that shows the huge extent of paddle-sport possibilities on rivers, lakes, canals and along the coast. It is colour-coded to clearly show the nature of the these waterways. The author, Peter Knowles FRGS, is a world renowned expedition kayaker who has written and produced many popular kayaking guide books.

The Scottish White Water kayaking guidebook by Pesda Press provides valuable insights for kayakers looking to explore the waters of Scotland, especially those interested in white water kayaking. It's an excellent resource for planning kayaking adventures in the region.

The Norfolk Broads is a unique wetland environment, with marvellous wildlife and scenery that is ideal for exploring by canoe or kayak. This guide provides all the information you need to plan your journey through this picturesque landscape. Seven rivers and fourteen Broads are described in detail, with information on launching points, local attractions, wildlife and history.

An illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of southern England’s waterways, from the Grand Union Canal in the South Midlands to the River Tamar in the South West. Scenic lakes, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Paddle the Spey. This illustrated guide will help you plan your journey along the River Spey, one of the UK’s classic canoe, kayak and paddleboard touring rivers.

This is an inspiring, high quality guidebook for the South East of England. It is written for the recreational, non-specialist paddler and the trips are suitable for all kinds of canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops and inflatables. The guidebook will also be useful for group leaders planning organised trips.

A complete introduction to open canoeing. Discover Canoeing is a journey through the sport of open canoeing, its history, the modern canoe and the future.

Tim Gent shares his passion for cooking over an open fire. Gathering and preparing the wood and kindling, lighting and tending the fire, cooking techniques and favourite recipes are all covered.

In this book Tim Gent shares his enthusiasm for and experience of travelling and camping from an open canoe.

Rivers Publishing Best Canoe Trips in the South of France by Peter Knowles is a comprehensive guide to summer paddling in the Massif Central region of France. It covers the rivers themselves, providing a detailed description of most sections, and a guide to the area off the river, including campsite, culture and restaurants in the area.

Ray Goodwin is one of the most respected canoeing coaches in the UK if not the world and the Pesda Press Canoeing book offers a comprehensive guide to all aspects of open boating.

Pesda Press Welsh Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Wales’ waterways. Scenic lakes, broad estuaries and white water rivers, as they can only be seen from canoe or kayak.

Where can I go paddling? Find the answers right here, with 135 great canoe, kayak and paddleboard trips, 12 cross-Scotland routes, and numerous ‘short easy trips’ in a unique guide for those seeking gentler waters.

An illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Scotland’s waterways. Wild lochs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak. Eddie has chosen his favourite twenty-five inland touring routes and described them in great detail. The routes are beautifully illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps.

Pesda Press English Canoe Classics Volume 1 is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of northern England’s waterways, from the North Tyne in Northumbria to the Shropshire Union Canal in the West Midlands. Scenic lakes, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.