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LOCK TO LOCK
River Ouse, Yorkshire
An asynchronous time trial throughout July 2026 on the River Ouse, navigating 31 miles / 49.9 km upstream and downstream between Linton & Naburn locks.
The route passes straight through the centre of York, through beautiful countryside and past the Archbishop's Palace. The course can be accessed from any safe point on that route and must be completed at the access point in the same 24 hour period. Proof of completion is via Strokecoach, Coxbox, Strava or similar. Undertaking the LOCK TO LOCK is at the risk of participants although we will work with experienced water users to help them manage risk. £5 seat fee to pay after registration. Results will be published here.
The route passes straight through the centre of York, through beautiful countryside and past the Archbishop's Palace. The course can be accessed from any safe point on that route and must be completed at the access point in the same 24 hour period. Proof of completion is via Strokecoach, Coxbox, Strava or similar. Undertaking the LOCK TO LOCK is at the risk of participants although we will work with experienced water users to help them manage risk. £5 seat fee to pay after registration. Results will be published here.
Stunning River
Stunning River
A 31 mile round-trip through one of Britain's most majestic cities and glorious contryside: we will share landmarks & tips with you.
Local Guidance
Local Guidance
We rowed this route in 5 hours. Whilst it is at your own risk,
we will help you be safe & help make it fun. (Photo: Linton Lock)
we will help you be safe & help make it fun. (Photo: Linton Lock)
Raising Funds for Water Sports
Raising Funds for Water Sports
100% of seat fees go to support water sports on the Ouse, including the activities of the Yorkshire Rowing Council above.
The goal of this event is to put the River Ouse firmly on the map locally, nationally and internationally as a great base for human-powered water sports: rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding and more. Join us this July for the 1st Edition.
The goal of this event is to put the River Ouse firmly on the map locally, nationally and internationally as a great base for human-powered water sports: rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding and more. Join us this July for the 1st Edition.
River Ouse, Yorkshire
River Ouse, Yorkshire
Boating & Timing
Boating & Timing
The course can be accessed from any safe point on the River Ouse between Linton & Naburn locks and must be completed at the same access point on the same day. Proof of completion is via Strokecoach, Coxbox data, Strava or similar. This time trial is open to any solely human powered waterborne vessel: paddle boards, single sculls, clinker-built coastal rowing boats, canoes, kayaks, rowing doubles, pairs, quads and fours. The upper reaches of the route are poorly suited to 8's. To compete in the July 2026 edition local crews can boat from their own locations. We recommend that visiting crews agree a safe and legitimate location for boating by negotiating a fee with a local rowing club (YCRC, UYBC, York St John or St Peter's) for access to the river (with potential benefits of trailer parking, facilities and maybe even hire of boats & blades if appropriate).
Boats must start early enough to ensure they have sufficient daylight to complete the route.
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