Paddle Sport Hire

Paddle at your own pace on the meander

Enjoy a unique outdoor experience with equipment hire on the stunning Cuckmere Meanders, set within the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park. Perfect for individuals, families or corporate groups, our hire sessions give you the freedom to explore calm, picturesque waters at your own pace—whether you’re gliding along on a paddleboard or discovering the river by kayak or canoe.

Key Features

  • Access to a truly iconic location
  • Easy, safe and beginner-friendly waters
  • Flexible equipment hire
  • Perfect for groups and informal team sessions
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Wetsuits and buoyancy aids included in rental price

 

Find Out more…

The Cuckmere Meanders offer one of the most scenic and relaxing paddleboarding locations in Sussex.

Set within the stunning Seven Sisters Country Park, the calm, sheltered waters wind through beautiful countryside with spectacular views of the Seven Sisters cliffs and Seaford Head.

The gentle conditions make it ideal for beginners, families and those looking to enjoy a peaceful paddle while spotting local wildlife along the riverbanks

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Our equipment

see our range of rental equipment for individuals, pairs and groups.

Feel Free Nomad Single kayak

It features an extra-long hull that comfortably seats one adult, an integrated "Wheel in the Keel" for easy transport, and solid moulded-in carry handles

two paddlers laughing and holding their paddles in front of them

Feel Free Gemini Double kayak

It features an extra-long hull that comfortably seats two adults plus a central seat for a small child or pet, an integrated "Wheel in the Keel" for easy transport, and solid moulded-in carry handles

Red Ride 10'6'' Paddle board

A Modern classic and a great all rounder for flat water paddling for all abilities

Katakanu

This rafted canoe seats up to 6 people comfortably and is a great stable family option

giant paddle board being paddled on the meander at the Cuckmere from above

Giant Paddle board

Our Giant paddle board is a great group activity, accommodating up to six people for a fun and exciting time on the water.

12' Red paddle Co All Ride paddle board

Feel Free Nomad Single kayak

It features an extra-long hull that comfortably seats one adult, an integrated "Wheel in the Keel" for easy transport, and solid moulded-in carry handles

two paddlers laughing and holding their paddles in front of them

Feel Free Gemini Double kayak

It features an extra-long hull that comfortably seats two adults plus a central seat for a small child or pet, an integrated "Wheel in the Keel" for easy transport, and solid moulded-in carry handles

Red Ride 10'6'' Paddle board

A Modern classic and a great all rounder for flat water paddling for all abilities

Katakanu

This rafted canoe seats up to 6 people comfortably and is a great stable family option

giant paddle board being paddled on the meander at the Cuckmere from above

Giant Paddle board

Our Giant paddle board is a great group activity, accommodating up to six people for a fun and exciting time on the water.

12' Red paddle Co All Ride paddle board

Feel Free Nomad Single kayak

It features an extra-long hull that comfortably seats one adult, an integrated "Wheel in the Keel" for easy transport, and solid moulded-in carry handles

two paddlers laughing and holding their paddles in front of them

Feel Free Gemini Double kayak

It features an extra-long hull that comfortably seats two adults plus a central seat for a small child or pet, an integrated "Wheel in the Keel" for easy transport, and solid moulded-in carry handles

Red Ride 10'6'' Paddle board

A Modern classic and a great all rounder for flat water paddling for all abilities

Katakanu

This rafted canoe seats up to 6 people comfortably and is a great stable family option

giant paddle board being paddled on the meander at the Cuckmere from above

Giant Paddle board

Our Giant paddle board is a great group activity, accommodating up to six people for a fun and exciting time on the water.

12' Red paddle Co All Ride paddle board

Hire prices

Our hire slots are priced per hour bookable online. Our self guided hire is permitted on the meander at the Seven Sisters Country Park.

Equipment number of people Price per hour
Single Sit On Top kayak with back rest, including Bouyancy aid and use of wetsuit 1 £18
10'6 paddle board, including Buoyancy aid and use of wetsuit 1 £18
12ft paddleboard, including Buoyancy aid and use of wetsuit 1 £18
Double Sit on top kayak with back rest, including Buoyancy aid and use of wetsuit 2 £30
Giant Paddle Board, including Buoyancy aid and use of wetsuit 4-6 £62
Katacanoe, including Buoyancy aid and use of wetsuit 4-6 £62
Paddling your own gear and forgotten something?
buoyancy aid rental 1 £10 per day
Paddle rental 1 £10 per day

Book your equipment

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Want to paddle regularly?

Annual Paddle Pass<br /> <br /> Make the most of the season with the Buzz Active Annual Paddle Pass.<br /> For regular paddlers who want the freedom to get on the water whenever it suits them.

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What a fantastic experience I had. I was a little apprehensive being 62 but I needn’t of worried. My instructor Aston was fantastic she put me at ease the moment we met, and was very patient particularly when I fell in!. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the Company to anyone.

Wendy McGurrin

Cuckmere

THANK YOU! To all leaders, we all thank you for this wonderful trip you have given us. It has been the
best time ever EVER. You are all great!! See you soon, yours sincerely - the students

Ticehurst and Flimwell Year 6

Bushy Wood

We had a fantastic week at Bushy Wood and would like to thank everyone involved. The campsite itself is excellent and perfectly suited our needs. The facilities were outstanding, particularly the toilet and shower blocks, which were clean, modern and greatly appreciated by both Scouts and leaders throughout the week.

70th Portsmouth Scouts

Bushy Wood

I just wanted to say what a fantastic time my son and I had on Saturdays beach trip, our guide was just so sweet and made the tour so enjoyable.

Caroline Coxall

Cuckmere

Absolutely fantastic, my paddle board instructor was Connor a lovely lad who puts you at ease ,i had the most amazing time, I would highly recommend going whatever your age I'm not a spring chicken but however now feel like one !

Bernadette Fitton

Cuckmere

Great places to learn and become part of a club that includes windsurfing, paddle boarding, sailing and more. The staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

G Grum

Eastbourne

Booked a taster session, kayak and paddle board, for my kids (aged 8 and 11).
Instructor was fantastic and they had a great time. All the gear was provided and they were well looked after, learning the basics and having a lot of fun while doing it.

Ian Collie

Eastbourne

incredibly professional.

Thomas Teixiera

Eastbourne

Very professional and helpful staff.

J Saunders

Eastbourne

I just wanted to say a big thankyou to all of you. you were so helpful with my booking the clubs for this summer. George and the rest of the camp staff were really friendly and my twin girls had just the best time.

Sacha Minns

Cuckmere and Bushy Wood

Took my grandsons, 9 & 6 for paddle boarding, both thoroughly enjoyed it. The instructor was really really good. All very well organized, highly recommend.

Peter Cook

Cuckmere

I am immensely grateful to Buzz Active and all your staff for enabling Mason to take part in such activities through the HAF scheme which means learning new skills and bringing confidence out in him is worth everything . My son has always loved the water , it is his happy place and I'm so glad I book him with Buzz active this week!

Jemma Hawkins

Eastbourne

thank you for the amazing residential we had this week. It was fantastic from start to finish. All the staff were superb,
Daisy and George on site and all of the staff down at the water on Tuesday.
The children had the best time and have gone home with so many amazing memories.

Rachel Barrett

Bushy Wood

My children had an awesome time doing the water-sports session in Eastbourne.
Easy to book, value for money and lovely, enthusiastic and encouraging staff working with the children.

Sarah Lulham

Eastbourne

Very good service. Had a windsurfing lesson here and would definitely recommend lessons here

Shaun Tang

Eastbourne

The family did a windsurf taster day and it was a good fun, perfect to see if it's for you, we even had ago in the sea....we most definitely be back next summer

Lorena Winstanley

Eastbourne

Brought a group of scouts out here for a day on the water and what an amazing experience we all had with a group of nearly 50 kids and I couldn't rate the instructors highly enough. The whole team were excellent and engaged our cubs and scouts for the whole day.

Andy Cooper

Cuckmere

The team at Buzz Active helped to organise a brilliant session and made the whole process very enjoyable. Thank you.

Luke Major

Cuckmere

What a fantastic experience I had. I was a little apprehensive being 62 but I needn’t of worried. My instructor Aston was fantastic she put me at ease the moment we met, and was very patient particularly when I fell in!. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the Company to anyone.

Wendy McGurrin

Cuckmere

THANK YOU! To all leaders, we all thank you for this wonderful trip you have given us. It has been the
best time ever EVER. You are all great!! See you soon, yours sincerely - the students

Ticehurst and Flimwell Year 6

Bushy Wood

We had a fantastic week at Bushy Wood and would like to thank everyone involved. The campsite itself is excellent and perfectly suited our needs. The facilities were outstanding, particularly the toilet and shower blocks, which were clean, modern and greatly appreciated by both Scouts and leaders throughout the week.

70th Portsmouth Scouts

Bushy Wood

I just wanted to say what a fantastic time my son and I had on Saturdays beach trip, our guide was just so sweet and made the tour so enjoyable.

Caroline Coxall

Cuckmere

Absolutely fantastic, my paddle board instructor was Connor a lovely lad who puts you at ease ,i had the most amazing time, I would highly recommend going whatever your age I'm not a spring chicken but however now feel like one !

Bernadette Fitton

Cuckmere

Great places to learn and become part of a club that includes windsurfing, paddle boarding, sailing and more. The staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

G Grum

Eastbourne

Booked a taster session, kayak and paddle board, for my kids (aged 8 and 11).
Instructor was fantastic and they had a great time. All the gear was provided and they were well looked after, learning the basics and having a lot of fun while doing it.

Ian Collie

Eastbourne

incredibly professional.

Thomas Teixiera

Eastbourne

Very professional and helpful staff.

J Saunders

Eastbourne

I just wanted to say a big thankyou to all of you. you were so helpful with my booking the clubs for this summer. George and the rest of the camp staff were really friendly and my twin girls had just the best time.

Sacha Minns

Cuckmere and Bushy Wood

Took my grandsons, 9 & 6 for paddle boarding, both thoroughly enjoyed it. The instructor was really really good. All very well organized, highly recommend.

Peter Cook

Cuckmere

I am immensely grateful to Buzz Active and all your staff for enabling Mason to take part in such activities through the HAF scheme which means learning new skills and bringing confidence out in him is worth everything . My son has always loved the water , it is his happy place and I'm so glad I book him with Buzz active this week!

Jemma Hawkins

Eastbourne

thank you for the amazing residential we had this week. It was fantastic from start to finish. All the staff were superb,
Daisy and George on site and all of the staff down at the water on Tuesday.
The children had the best time and have gone home with so many amazing memories.

Rachel Barrett

Bushy Wood

My children had an awesome time doing the water-sports session in Eastbourne.
Easy to book, value for money and lovely, enthusiastic and encouraging staff working with the children.

Sarah Lulham

Eastbourne

Very good service. Had a windsurfing lesson here and would definitely recommend lessons here

Shaun Tang

Eastbourne

The family did a windsurf taster day and it was a good fun, perfect to see if it's for you, we even had ago in the sea....we most definitely be back next summer

Lorena Winstanley

Eastbourne

Brought a group of scouts out here for a day on the water and what an amazing experience we all had with a group of nearly 50 kids and I couldn't rate the instructors highly enough. The whole team were excellent and engaged our cubs and scouts for the whole day.

Andy Cooper

Cuckmere

The team at Buzz Active helped to organise a brilliant session and made the whole process very enjoyable. Thank you.

Luke Major

Cuckmere

What a fantastic experience I had. I was a little apprehensive being 62 but I needn’t of worried. My instructor Aston was fantastic she put me at ease the moment we met, and was very patient particularly when I fell in!. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the Company to anyone.

Wendy McGurrin

Cuckmere

THANK YOU! To all leaders, we all thank you for this wonderful trip you have given us. It has been the
best time ever EVER. You are all great!! See you soon, yours sincerely - the students

Ticehurst and Flimwell Year 6

Bushy Wood

We had a fantastic week at Bushy Wood and would like to thank everyone involved. The campsite itself is excellent and perfectly suited our needs. The facilities were outstanding, particularly the toilet and shower blocks, which were clean, modern and greatly appreciated by both Scouts and leaders throughout the week.

70th Portsmouth Scouts

Bushy Wood

I just wanted to say what a fantastic time my son and I had on Saturdays beach trip, our guide was just so sweet and made the tour so enjoyable.

Caroline Coxall

Cuckmere

Absolutely fantastic, my paddle board instructor was Connor a lovely lad who puts you at ease ,i had the most amazing time, I would highly recommend going whatever your age I'm not a spring chicken but however now feel like one !

Bernadette Fitton

Cuckmere

Great places to learn and become part of a club that includes windsurfing, paddle boarding, sailing and more. The staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

G Grum

Eastbourne

Booked a taster session, kayak and paddle board, for my kids (aged 8 and 11).
Instructor was fantastic and they had a great time. All the gear was provided and they were well looked after, learning the basics and having a lot of fun while doing it.

Ian Collie

Eastbourne

incredibly professional.

Thomas Teixiera

Eastbourne

Very professional and helpful staff.

J Saunders

Eastbourne

I just wanted to say a big thankyou to all of you. you were so helpful with my booking the clubs for this summer. George and the rest of the camp staff were really friendly and my twin girls had just the best time.

Sacha Minns

Cuckmere and Bushy Wood

Took my grandsons, 9 & 6 for paddle boarding, both thoroughly enjoyed it. The instructor was really really good. All very well organized, highly recommend.

Peter Cook

Cuckmere

I am immensely grateful to Buzz Active and all your staff for enabling Mason to take part in such activities through the HAF scheme which means learning new skills and bringing confidence out in him is worth everything . My son has always loved the water , it is his happy place and I'm so glad I book him with Buzz active this week!

Jemma Hawkins

Eastbourne

thank you for the amazing residential we had this week. It was fantastic from start to finish. All the staff were superb,
Daisy and George on site and all of the staff down at the water on Tuesday.
The children had the best time and have gone home with so many amazing memories.

Rachel Barrett

Bushy Wood

My children had an awesome time doing the water-sports session in Eastbourne.
Easy to book, value for money and lovely, enthusiastic and encouraging staff working with the children.

Sarah Lulham

Eastbourne

Very good service. Had a windsurfing lesson here and would definitely recommend lessons here

Shaun Tang

Eastbourne

The family did a windsurf taster day and it was a good fun, perfect to see if it's for you, we even had ago in the sea....we most definitely be back next summer

Lorena Winstanley

Eastbourne

Brought a group of scouts out here for a day on the water and what an amazing experience we all had with a group of nearly 50 kids and I couldn't rate the instructors highly enough. The whole team were excellent and engaged our cubs and scouts for the whole day.

Andy Cooper

Cuckmere

The team at Buzz Active helped to organise a brilliant session and made the whole process very enjoyable. Thank you.

Luke Major

Cuckmere

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