WHERE TO PADDLE · UK KAYAKING TOURS
Good uk kayaking tours fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle across Wales’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with a friendly guide, small group, canal views, and practical advice before booking.
“This was a really fun day out, the sun was shining, there were lots of baby ducks on the canal, and generally a lovely atmosphere. Our guide Harry was great for keeping up the banter and we overall had a great time.”
Paddle across Wales’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with an instructor, scenic canal views, gentle coaching, and a memorable two-hour adventure.
“Fun few hours over the aqueduct at Llangollen. Good trainers, gorgeous views and lots of laughs along the way!”
Paddle Newquay’s Atlantic coast by sit-on-top kayak, with expert instruction, sea caves, coves, cliffs, and small-group guidance.
“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”
Paddle Newquay’s coves, harbour, and bay on a two-hour SUP lesson with gear, safety training, and a small group of eight.
“James was a great guide with a real interest and knowledge of wildlife and local history. I would say the Paddleboarding isn’t for the faint hearted actually, and if you’re unfit, even tougher. I was surprised how hard going it was on mildly choppy water, having only done it on still lakes and calm tropical sea before! Falling in with a helmet, life vest, wetsuit and trainers on wasn’t pleasant anlthough appreciate H&S takes priority for any of these businesses. Highlight was seeing an adult seal and a youngster which was totally unexpected. Would probably chose kayaking in future due to fitness level!”
Paddle across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on a guided kayak or canoe tour from Llangollen, with beginner lessons, safety gear, and fine valley views.
“Fantastic experience would definitely recommend anyone to try it!”
Paddle Bristol Harbourside with expert guides, quality gear, safety training, showers, and small groups. A fun SUP introduction for beginners.
“It was amazing. One of the best gifting idea for your loved ones. Even the people who are not at all confident with water can have a great time and lesson of paddle boarding. I can say that it is because of the best instructor we had there. He made it easy for everyone and alsRead more”
Paddle across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a small guided canoe group, with transport, equipment, canal scenery, and practical booking advice.
“After a short intruction and practice we quickly sorted out how to work together for the best paddling and steering. We all had an amazing time and it was great spending family time together in a shared experience. A couple of our family weren't keen on heights and were ok with going across the viaduct. We had perfect weather and despite it being really busy day on the canal we fell lucky and went straight across the viaduct with no need to wait. We also were lucky enough to have time to see the floating market that was at the end of the trip that weekend. All in all a…”
Review of Newquay’s giant SUP adventure, with caves, seals, coastal stories, gear, pricing, weather advice, and booking tips.
“Professional members of staff from start to finish which made the two hours such an eye opener to the power of the sea and respect it deserves.”
Paddle across Derwent Water near Keswick with an instructor, full equipment, wildlife views, and a small group capped at six people.
“Woody brought the gear and guided us through a really fun paddle experience on Derwent Water. With hurricane Agnes slowly making her way to the Lake District, Woody guided us out onto the water. The winds picked up by the end of the outing, but Woody had engineered our trajectory such that we were blown back to our starting point by the gently increasing breeze.”
Paddle a stable Canadian canoe from Ladbroke Grove toward Little Venice, with friendly guidance, city views, and flexible 1 to 2 hour hire.
“Tolles Personal und jede Menge Spaß. Aber geringe Anzahl an Zweierkanus. Dann vielleicht darauf hinweisen beim Buchen, sonst gibt’s einen Viersitzer.”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
