Whilst we are no longer issuing booked dates and tags for the Loop &Lower sections (see below); and therefore do not need to charge an admin fee, we will still be making donations, as appropriate, to help with the upkeep of the river and services (car parking, bank maintenance etc..) If you or your club would like to make a donation towards the Dart Access Fund it would be much appreciated.

UPPER/DARTMEET SECTION: Dartmeet - Newbridge

Season 1st Nov to 14th March 60 places per day. Admin fee - £1 per person per day. Helmet tags issued by the LAO MUST be worn. (Cheques should be made payable to "The River Dart Access Fund") Max group number - 8,  Min group number - 4 The weekend spaces on this section get booked out quite quickly. Conversely, the middle weekdays (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) are never booked up. So, if you can manage a mid-week paddle you are more likely to find the space available.

MIDDLE/LOOP SECTION: Newbridge - Buckfastleigh

Season 1st Oct to 14th March The most popular stretch of white water paddling in the South of England; it gets VERY crowded at weekends!

No need to pre book BUT you must download your permit/helmet tag for the season and put your BCU or Club number on the back BEFORE laminating it.

Season permit/helmet tags must be worn. (These may also be needed in order to use the Dartmoor National Park Authority shuttle bus)

LOWER SECTION:Buckfastleigh - Totnes

Season - 1st Oct to 31st Jan Far less popular than the other sections. No booking necessary.