Britain · CANOES & KAYAKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Paddle across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Llangollen with a friendly guide, fine canal views, small groups, and a memorable Welsh adventure.
“Excellent day today for me and my wife with Sol doing the aqueduct canoeing. We had a great time and Sol was a brilliant guide and teacher, highly recommended.”
Canoe across Wales’ Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with an instructor, mountain views, gentle paddling, canal history, and a memorable high-level crossing.
“An excellent trip, very well organised. Good information all away around. Tick off one of my partners bucket list!”
Paddle Llyn Padarn beneath Snowdon, with wetsuit, guide, castle and slate-quarry views on a friendly two-hour kayak tour from Llanberis.
“Great time out on the lake learning how to kayak and learning about the area we was in. Highly recommend”
Paddle through North Wales and across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with a small group, expert instruction, minibus transport, and scenic canal views.
“We had a great experience on this tour. The guide was knowledgeable and a lot of fun! Beautiful scenery and canoeing on the aqueduct was amazing.”
Paddle Llyn Padarn beneath Snowdon, hear Welsh folklore, visit castle and slate quarries, and swim with kit included on this 2-hour kayak tour.
“Kieran was an awesome host! We had the best time! Stunning views and so much fun! Thank you for making our first day here so special. Highly recommend this experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Paddle Loch Leven near Glencoe on a self-guided two-hour kayak hire with wetsuits, island views, sheltered water, and possible seal sightings.
“Beautiful way to see Glencoe. Sian was an excellent host with great communication and customer service.”
Paddle a stable two-person Canadian canoe from Ladbroke Grove toward Little Venice, with friendly help, city views, and flexible practice time.
“Our Guide Tyla went above and beyond to help us navigate our Canoe especially as it was our first time doing it. He was an absolute god send helping us from start to finish. What a lovely person he was. Fantastic experience would definitely do it again. 10/10”
Paddle Newquay’s rocky coast on a two-hour guided sea kayak tour with gear, tuition, wildlife spotting, and small groups included.
“We really enjoyed this activity. It was hampered by bad weather. The mist that was present and worsening meant we couldn’t kayak out as far as we probably would have. Appreciate that safety comes first and the guide still tried to make it enjoyable, so well done to her.”
Kayak the quiet River Wensum near Norwich in a two-person boat, with tuition, safety gear, wildlife, and a pub garden finish.
“Really great experience of kayaking on the Wensum. Staff really pleasant and helpful so that everything ran smoothly.”
Paddle Loch Ness from Fort Augustus on a family-friendly one-hour canoe tour with legends, river views, soup, cheese, and easy logistics.
Learn kayaking on the Thames in Richmond with expert tuition, safe sit-on-top kayaks, small groups, and scenic routes shaped by the tide.
“We really enjoyed our kayaking session with Peter. Many thanks for a wonderful and enjoyable time.”
Paddle a peaceful stretch of the River Wye from Tresseck Campsite, with gentle rapids, wildlife, scenery, equipment, transport, and safety guidance.
“Everything was great, the guide guy was fun and gave clear instructions, would definitely go again :)”
Paddle Loch Ness from Fort Augustus, hear Nessie tales, visit a waterfall, and enjoy hot drinks and local food on a small-group canoe tour.
“it was a fun activity with a bit of exercise and amazing scenery. well worth the cost”
Paddle Loch Tay in a stable Canadian canoe, learn local tales and basic skills, and play water games on a scenic 1.5-hour guided trip.
“Well organised. Guide was fun and knowledgeable about the loch and surrounding area.”
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