Activity Overview
Whether it’s paddling quietly over still water or negotiating rapids on a river, there are few activities that facilitate connection to the natural environment quite like open canoeing. With its numerous large lakes and a network of beautiful rivers, canoeing in the Lake District has to be one of the top places to give it a try. We offer bespoke canoeing activities, trips, and longer expeditions tailored specifically for you and your party.
We will show you how to manoevre a canoe using a variety of paddle strokes and how to ‘trim’ the boat to be more efficient in windy conditions or perhaps even put up a sail if conditions allow. Perhaps you’d like to go on a journey and visit one of the islands where we can show you some bushcraft skills, such as how to build a shelter and light a fire using a fire steel to boil water in a kelly kettle and make a well-earned brew.
This is a great activity for friends and family!
Essential Details
This is a scheduled 3-hour experience that is open to anyone above 8 yeard old. Private bookings are available on request. No previous experience is required, however, a reasonable level of fitness and balance will improve your enjoyment.
Activity Prices:
£45 per person
- Minimum of two people required
How many can participate?
We believe that keeping group numbers low enhances your experience. Therefore, we run this with a maximum of ten people.
How to book
Tell us your preferred dates, your experience and what you would like to do. We require a 30% deposit to secure private bookings, with full payment before your course or activity starts.
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How to find us
We are situated at Lodore Landings which is a short walk from the Lodore Falls and Spa and Mary Mount Hotels (see map below). There is no parking on-site, however, it’s a short (5-minute) walk from Kettlewell carpark or you could leave your car behind altogether and jump on the Launch at a discounted rate.
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Not what you are looking for?
We also offer full-day canoe journeys which are more suitable for older children/adults.
Activity Details
Scheduled 3 hour experience
Private bookings available
Minimum age limit: 8 years old
Safety equipment provided