Canoeing and Kayaking in the Lake District

From flat calm lakes to grade 5 white water, if you like to paddle the lake district offers plenty of choice for all ability levels. If you'd like to learn to kayak, instruction is available.

Coniston Boating Centre Right on the shores of Coniston Water, just outside the village of Consiton itself, Coniston Boating Centre is a great place to go for a day out in the lake district. You can hire electric or rowing boats, canoes, kayaks, and dinghys, learn to sail, store or launch your own boat, and even get boat repairs done. If you don't fancy spending time on the lake, it's an ideal spot for an afternoon picnic too. No picnic basket? you're in luck, the Coniston Boating Centre is also the home of the...... more

Glenridding Sailing Centre Glenridding Sailing Centre offers sailing tuition (RYA recognised instruction) ,boat hire and canoeing/kayaking on Lake Ullswater. Boats can be hired for an hour or a full day. The centre offers launching and storage facilities and has a beach, picnic area and toilets to hand. It is also close to Glenridding village.... more

Lakeland Horizons Lakeland Horizons  offers a wide range of outdoor activities and journeys in the Lake District. Groups looking for an amazing outdoor experience should call to discuss their requirements. All types of groups  of up to 120 people at a time can be catered for!  lakeland Horizons can specially design an event to suit dates, group size, activity choices, accommodation and budget. Give them call to discuss your ideas.... more