The Big Paddle Cleanup 2025

🚣‍♀️ The Big Paddle Cleanup 2025

Paddle with Purpose: Clean Our Blue Spaces

From June 1–30, 2025, The Big Paddle Cleanup invites paddlers across the UK to take to rivers, canals, and coastlines to help protect our waterways from plastic pollution.

Led by British Canoeing, this nationwide effort combines outdoor adventure with environmental action — empowering the paddling community to safeguard wildlife and inspire change.

Why It Matters

• Tackles Plastic Pollution: Our rivers and oceans are choking with plastic. Paddlers are uniquely positioned to access and clean hard-to-reach areas.

• Protects Wildlife: Removing waste reduces the risks to aquatic life and improves water quality.

• Empowers Local Action: Community-led cleanups bring people together around a shared mission for cleaner, healthier blue spaces.

• Raises Awareness: Sharing your paddle cleanup inspires others to rethink plastic use and get involved.

👉 Join the campaign and get your toolkit

How to Join the Cleanup

Anyone with access to a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard can participate. Here’s how:

• Organise a solo or group cleanup on your local waterway.

• Use the cleanup toolkit provided by British Canoeing.

• Log your cleanup on the interactive map.

• Share your impact using #BigPaddleCleanup.

Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just getting started, every piece of plastic removed helps protect our ecosystems and keep the waters we love adventure-ready.

📍 Event Details

• Event: The Big Paddle Cleanup 2025

• Dates: June 1–30, 2025

• Location: Nationwide (UK waterways)

• Organised by: British Canoeing