Excellent info, thanks very much for making this, it looks great, definitely one to do sometime. Any thoughts on how much of a level the East would need on its gauge for this to be running?
No problem. Like I said, we had a great time. Felt it was too good not to share. In terms of level, I think the East was at about 2.3m on the online gauge that day, so pretty high! It is a small catchment though, relatively speaking, so doesn't take much. There is a gauge at Barbrook, but I stupidly didn't pay much attention to it.
Looks like a great section! Reminds me a lot of the Troutbeck in Cumbria! You reckon the “mad mile” down to Lynmouth is paddleable at all? Would Dane look at it in disgust?
It's a banger, for sure! I think there might be one or two drops in the midst of the mess that are worthwhile, but the rest is just choss. I'd hazard to say most boaters better than I am would take one look and say no!
You have a great voice for commentary. I probably won't ever paddle this river but I watched the whole video.
Thanks! Glad you were able to enjoy it regardless.
Excellent info, thanks very much for making this, it looks great, definitely one to do sometime.
Any thoughts on how much of a level the East would need on its gauge for this to be running?
No problem. Like I said, we had a great time. Felt it was too good not to share.
In terms of level, I think the East was at about 2.3m on the online gauge that day, so pretty high! It is a small catchment though, relatively speaking, so doesn't take much. There is a gauge at Barbrook, but I stupidly didn't pay much attention to it.
@@MatthewBrookKayaking Thanks, interesting to know.
2.3m wow, wouldn't wanna be on the East then... 😂
Will have to check this one out, though.
The East is remarkably good-to-go, even in high water. Certain sections obviously require thought/portaging, but the whole thing is phenomenal fun!
Looks like a great section! Reminds me a lot of the Troutbeck in Cumbria! You reckon the “mad mile” down to Lynmouth is paddleable at all? Would Dane look at it in disgust?
It's a banger, for sure! I think there might be one or two drops in the midst of the mess that are worthwhile, but the rest is just choss. I'd hazard to say most boaters better than I am would take one look and say no!
Quite marginal 🤣I'm very suprised by how nice that looks though!
What's marginal about it?
My back scraped on the branches sticking down, so pretty marginal I'd say!