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The Plan
An urban adventure through The Olympic Park and past the Olympic Stadium. This adventure starts and finishes at The Milk Float, a floating bar and restaurant.
At 5km, the route follows the newly accessible Olympic loop on the River Lea taking in The Olympic Stadium and The Orbit (the tallest sculpture in the UK). We will then pass through the wilder sections of Stratford Marsh. Our journey home will see us travel up the Lea Navigation back to Hackney Wick where you can find an array of waterside bars and restaurants.
The Milk Float is a floating bar and restaurant with lovely outdoor decking, great food and drinks. Snuggle up on the heated top deck & enjoy hot cocktails or locally brewed & distilled delights. The top deck has flame heaters & views over Hackney Wick riviera. All participants in this adventure will receive a 10% discount on all food and drinks.
What's Included?
Price is per person in double canoes and includes:- Canoe
- Paddles
- Lights
- Buoyancy aids
- Waterproof storage barrels for any valuables
- Storage space for any belongings you want to leave behind
- Professional canoe guide
What to wear
Bring some warm and waterproof clothes for this adventure and a waterproof jacket. Also something warm to change into at the end in case you get splashed/ damp along the way. -
WHERE
The Milk Float, London, E9 5EN
The Milk Float can be found on the canal just off White Post Lane on the edge of the Olympic Park. The closest station is Hackney Wick (3 minutes on foot). Turning left from the station, then left onto White Post Lane, you should see The Milk Float on your right hand side as you cross over the canal. Here’s the Google pin drop with the exact location.TIMINGS
Approx 2 hours in total. 30 mins kitting out and briefing time, around 1.5 hours paddling.BOOKING TERMS
If your event is cancelled due to Government coronavirus restrictions, you can choose an alternative date, credit towards a future event or a full refund. Otherwise, we have a strict no refund or date change policy.AGE CRITERIA
The age criteria for this event is 18+.
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NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED
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UNIQUE AND AWE INSPIRING
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IT FILLED ME WITH GIDDY CHILD LIKE EXCITEMENT
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MAGIC IN THE CITY
