Hexham Canoe Club is based in Hexham, Northumberland, on the River Tyne. The club hosts the annual Tyne Tour paddle sports event during the first week of November, making use of several stretches of the Tyne renowned for their outstanding natural beauty.

Event routes include the North Tyne running down from Barrasford through Warden Gorge to Hexham, the South Tyne from Haydon Bridge to Hexham, and the River Tyne from Hexham to Corbridge.

Participants access the water via designated points along these sections, which pass through sensitive habitat including the Watersmeet Site of Special Scientific Interest.