WHERE TO PADDLE · UK KAYAKING TOURS
Good uk kayaking tours fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 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.”
Canoe across Wales’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on a guided 150-minute trip with beginner tuition, striking views, and local history.
“What a fantastic experience. Our instructor for the day, Joe, was really engaging, funny and knowledgeable. He made the session really good fun. Thanks to all involved and what a great group of people we had on the day. Would definitely recommend.”
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 the Llangollen Canal to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on a friendly guided canoe tour with Welsh views, wildlife, and practical tips.
“Great friendly and encouraging staff who looked out for our safety. Alfie was fab and made time for everyone, and had a great sense of humour!”
Paddle Torquay’s caves and coves, search for fossils, taste wild herbs, toast marshmallows and watch for seals on a guided kayak safari.
“Amazing from start to finish. Kieran is so knowledgeable about the area and full of enthusiasm! If you’re 50/50 about booking this experience, just do it ! You won’t regret it !!!”
Review of Llyn Padarn kayak rental in Llanberis, with mountain views, wetsuits, safety gear, facilities, pricing, and practical tips.
“I would highly recommend this as a day out. Great attitude from the staff there everything was supplied to make this enjoyable day on the water.”
Review of Tenby’s 3-hour guided kayaking trip, with sea caves, beaches, wildlife, family tips, pricing, meeting details, and honest advice.
“Incredible views. Amazing guides who were also great teachers. Had a blast even as complete beginners to kayaking.”
Review of Glencoe’s two-hour self-guided kayak hire, with wetsuits, island views, seal sightings, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Fijne verhuur, prachtige omgeving! Zelfs 2x een zeehond gezien! Fijn dat er wetsuits en schoenen geleend kunnen worden. Gebied is wel relatief klein waar je komt in 2 uur omdat je ook weer terug moet natuurlijk.”
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