Feature Guide: HPP (Holme Pierrepont)

Contents Overview

1. Introduction

2. The Inlet Gate

3. Twin Wave

4. Jaws

5. Troll Hole

6. Fairy Wave

7. Muncher

8. Summer Feature

9. Final Hole

10. Conclusion

Introduction

Holme Pierrepont Whitewater Course is world-renowned in the freestyle paddling community—and for good reason. With a string of top-class features, year-round flow, and built-for-purpose access, it's one of the best venues globally for rapid development. Whether you’re hosting a weekend camp, a training session, or preparing for high-stakes competition, HPP delivers like nowhere else.

1. The Inlet Gate

The first feature you’ll hit on arrival. Inlet Gate is among the finest learning features in the world. It’s consistent, symmetrical, and brilliant for repetition—you can get multiple trick attempts into a single ride. For learning the fundamentals or fine-tuning known moves, it’s unbeatable.

2. Twin Wave

This was the showcase feature of the 2022 World Championships. When it’s dialled in, it’s phenomenal—but it can be hit or miss depending on how the course is set. Sometimes magic, sometimes a grind. Worth checking every visit.

3. Jaws

Jaws is a go-to wave for learning base-level wave moves like roundhouses, blunt spins, and both forward and backward variants. Top paddlers can throw air screws and helixes here. A great step-up wave.

4. Troll Hole

Located under the bridge, Troll Hole is powerful and playful. It demands fast recoveries and sharp edge control to maintain the eddy. Almost any trick goes here, making it a favourite for advanced paddlers wanting to push themselves.

5. Fairy Wave

The friendliest feature on the course. Fairy Wave is mellow, light, and perfect for beginners looking to build confidence. You can surf it all day and come away grinning.

6. Muncher

Big energy and big reward. Like Troll, Muncher takes time to tame, but when you do—it delivers in spades. All tricks go here, and its power makes it ideal for stepping things up.

7. Summer Feature

An occasional bonus in the warmer months, this one has a soft, gentle feel. It takes a bit of work to get tricks firing, but when it's on, it offers a unique contrast to the punchier features above.

8. Final Hole

Right at the bottom sits a steep, sticky hole. It's not a trick magnet, but it’s good fun for playing around, experimenting, or just having a final blast at the end of the day.

Conclusion

With such a range—from learning spots to powerhouse features—HPP stands out as one of the very best freestyle venues anywhere in the world. If you want quick development, varied training, and world-class challenge, it’s hard to beat Holme Pierrepont.