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Ben Seal

Head of Access and Environment - Paddle UK

Ben Seal

Ben is the Head of Access & Environment at Paddle UK. He manages the Places to Paddle Team and leads the Clear Access, Clear Waters campaign. Additionally, he chairs the Sport & Recreation Alliance Water Sport Division and the Outdoors For All network, while managing key stakeholder relations with sector partners. Much of Ben’s work focuses on influencing government policy to seek cleaner waters and greater access for the 7.5 million paddlers who enjoy our waters each year. With 14 years at Paddle UK and prior experience in the outdoors, Ben is also a keen paddler, cyclist, climber, and Scout Leader.