Canoeing in the Lake District
Experience canoeing in the Lake District with a half-day guided session on Coniston Water, a picturesque lake and the famous setting of Swallows and Amazons. This 3-hour trip blends peaceful paddling with stunning views. Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
Combine with something else?
Maximize your day by combining canoeing in the Lake District with other outdoor activities like hiking, gorge walking, rock climbing, or via ferrata for a full day of adventure.
Start your canoeing journey at the north end of Coniston Water, where you’ll learn key paddling skills to enhance your experience. If you have paddling qualifications or experience, consider booking one of our advanced river trips for a different experience.
Sailing
If the weather is right – windy! Then we can set up an improvised sale and experience some Canoe sailing. This is almost like a different activity and once experienced is a pretty unforgettable and exhilarating experience!
Book your canoeing in the Lake District on Coniston Water today and customize your day with exciting activities for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Fun facts about Coniston water:
Conistons total Length is 8.7km – And a max width of 730m – Max depth of 56m
Arthur Ransome set his novel/s Swallows and Amazons around lake Coniston
Originally called – ‘Thurston Water’
Coniston has always been known for it’s Copper mines – Which were originally mined by the Romans
Donald Campbell broke the water speed record in 1955
