ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 7 most popular canoes & kayaks tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
3-hour English Riviera kayak safari in Devon: sea caves, seals, fossil hunting, and beach fire marshmallows with a guide.
“Kieran was very knowledgable in his geology and it was a very good experience. I have recommended him already to my family.”
Paddleboard on Derwent Water from Keswick. Gear and beginner coaching included for a 3-hour guided session with wildlife views.
“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…”
Paddleboard 2 hours down Bude Canal with included gear, friendly coaching, and plenty of time to ask questions in a small group.
“Great experience did this with my 15yr old son we both enjoyed it James the instructor was a great guy and made our experience enjoyable all the equipment was spot on and the canal was so peaceful”
Half-day sea kayaking from Teignmouth, Devon with friendly instruction, included gear, and a beach pause over about four hours.
“Amazing and well worth the money. Everyone enjoyed the experience and it didn’t matter if you hadn’t been Kayaking before”
Canoe on Derwent Water from Keswick. Small-group guided paddling with wetsuit and gear included. Around 3 hours on the lake.
“We had the most exhilarating day out with this incredible mobile watersports company on the stunning Ullswater! Our large group of dads and kids were buzzing from start to finish. The team was brilliantly organised, super friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe while still pushing us just enough to make it a real adventure.”
Paddleboard on Derwent Water from Keswick with beginner SUP instruction, full wetsuits, and Derwent Isle shelter in a ~2-hour session.
“Paddleboarding was a fabulous way to experience the stunning beauty that surrounds Keswick. Andy also shared some interesting information about the buildings that could be seen from the water. Great fun - would definitely recommend! Thank you!”
90-minute sea kayak or paddleboard taster in Babbacombe Bay, Torquay. Learn basics, explore sea caves, and maybe spot seals.
“We didn’t think kayaking would be available in February, we had an absolutely lovely hour on the water beautiful still Day. The host could not have been more helpful highly recommend even in the winter months.”
