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!
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.
£45 per person
* Minimum of two people required
We believe that keeping group numbers low enhances your experience. Therefore, we run this with a maximum of ten people.
We offer a range of scheduled activities (including this experience) that are open to the public and that can be booked online via the red ‘Book Now’ button. We also take private bookings and enquiries for this can be made via the form on this page or the contact form at the top of the page. We require a 30% deposit to secure private bookings and full payment prior to your course or activity commencing. If you would like any more information or have a specific question, please get in touch.
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.
We will provide all of the safety equipment required. You will need to bring some of your own personal items including a full warm change of clothes, a towel, and footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (this needs to be robust enough to protect your feet), as well as food/snacks/drink.
We also offer full-day canoe journeys which are more suitable for older children/adults.
