All canoeing experiences are available to book as a private group activity, open enrolment/open group session (click here to book online) and as part of a holiday package.

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Experience canoeing on one of England remotest and most impressive lakes.

Voted Britain’s favourite view back in 2007, you will paddle beneath the splendour of the Scafell Massif, home to Scafell Pike England’s highest mountain, from your boat on England’s deepest lake.

These are half-day adventures, which will give you an introduction to paddling a canoe under the guidance of our experienced and qualified instructors.

• Group size: 12
• Activity Duration: Approx. 3 hours
• Minimum Age: 6 yrs
• Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 16.
• Under 18's will require signed consent from a legal guardian.

As part of this adventure, you will start in the beautiful and ancient village of Ravenglass which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before setting out on the incoming tide and heading up the estuary, into the river and towards the Eskdale Valley.
With views out towards the Isle of Man and inland towards Scafell Pike and the Lake District, it is a truly stunning voyage. When we reach the high point we will stop for a snack or some lunch, depending on the time of day, and as the tide turns, we will return with it, back into Ravenglass 
Please note: this activity is dependent on the tide so can only run at certain times.

• Group size: 10
• Activity Duration: Approx. 6 hours
• Minimum age: 10 yrs
• At least 1 adult participant for every 1 child under the age of 16.
• A good level of fitness is required.
• Bring along snacks or a packed lunch

A full day of adventure!
We will meet on the banks of Wastwater in the morning, before embarking on our voyage.
Our journey will take us under England’s highest peaks, amidst the splendour of the Wasdale Screes on the crystal-clear waters of England’s deepest lake.
Our qualified instructors will help you with skills and confidence, while keeping you safe.
We will land for our packed lunch and take this opportunity to develop some bush-craft skills, from fire-lighting to whittling and toasting marshmallows.
We will then make our way back to the YHA in our canoes.

• Group size: 12
• Activity Duration: Approx. 6 Hours
• Minimum age: 8 yrs
• At least 1 adult participant required for every 2 children under the age of 16.

Why not try Canoeing as part of a multi-activity day and combine with another activity for a fun packed full day of adventure.

What you need:

• Wear clothing suitable for the weather on the day.
• Pack extra warm clothing and a full set of waterproofs (just in case).
• Wear shoes you don't mend getting wet (or Wellingtons).
• Pack a full set of spare clothing to keep in the car (just in case).
• Snacks and drinks (packed lunch for full day excursions).

We advise you leave all expensive mobiles and cameras behind.