Top 4 Kayak Trips in Britain

1.Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Join Bearded Men Adventures for a roughly 2.5-hour canoe trip from Llangollen across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Guides such as Joe, Harry, Mike, and Sol provide safety instruction, paddling practice, local stories, and plenty of encouragement. The route is calm, scenic, and suitable for many first-timers, though heights and passing boats can affect your comfort.

“A really cool experience that not a lot of people can say they have done. I was a bit put out that this is not really for *novice canoe people and that we were not aware boats with motors also still use the aqueduct. I was very stressed about having never canoed plus all the traffic, I dont feel like I enjoyed as much as I could have.”

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2.Guided Wildlife and Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join guide Kieran from Oddicombe Beach for a three-hour tandem kayak trip along the English Riviera. Paddle through sea caves, look for seals and birds, learn about Devon’s geology, search for fossils, taste a wild marine herb, and toast marshmallows on a secluded beach.

“Well worth it. Really good 3 hours and a great experience for the whole family. Got to sea some seals. The caves were great and the knowledge of the guide was exceptional.”

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3.Paddle Boarding on Derwent Water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet Woody and the MobileAdventure team near Keswick’s Derwent Water jetties. After a five-minute walk to the shore, you’ll learn paddleboard balance and basic technique before exploring the lake with an instructor. Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and boards are supplied. The three-hour session suits beginners with moderate fitness.

“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.”

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4.Stand Up Paddle Boarding Journey Down Bude Canal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Meet Freewave Surf Academy at The Crescent in Bude at 3:00 pm for a two-hour paddleboarding lesson and canal outing. You’ll receive an inflatable board, adjustable paddle, and wetsuit if needed. James may be your instructor, helping you move from kneeling to standing before you explore the calm water.

“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”

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