Lake District Paddle Boarding
Lake District Paddle Boarding
Lake District Paddle Boarding
5
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Lake district paddle boarding offer Introductory SUP lessons, Paddle boarding lake and river tours as well as private sessions for families and groups. We have locations on Derwentwater nr Keswick, Glenridding on Ullswater, Ambleside on Windermere and at Bank Ground farm on Coniston Water. All our sessions are tailored to meet the needs of the individual. If you've never tried SUP, you won't get a better introduction. "We make paddle boarders"
Keswick, Cumbria, England
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2024
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Sue Mills
Halifax, UK3 contributions
Aug 2020
We had a fantastic 3 hour private session with Dougie for our daughters thirteenth birthday. His instruction, encouragement and enthusiam were infectious and we were all instant SUP fans - so much so that we were looking to buy our own straight away!
We were taught lots of skills and had a great time on the lake - inclucing helping to rescue an injured bird.
Communication ahead of the session with the team was great throughout as we had to delay by 24 hours due to the weather conditions.
We can highly recommend booking a session to give you the confidence to go it alone.
We were taught lots of skills and had a great time on the lake - inclucing helping to rescue an injured bird.
Communication ahead of the session with the team was great throughout as we had to delay by 24 hours due to the weather conditions.
We can highly recommend booking a session to give you the confidence to go it alone.
Written 1 September 2020
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Hi Sue, Thanks for paddling with us and giving such a great review, hope to see you on the water again soon.
We are planning to add more adventure trips and tours for next year so you can carry on your SUP journey.
Till then
Stay safe and keep on SUPing.
Written 22 September 2020
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john s
45 contributions
Sept 2021 • Family
Great way to get family involved. Met Joe the instructor who put everyone one at ease, finding common ground with all involved.
Joe's had us all interacting from the beginning. After a short spell all persons where able to get on their feet ( after a couple of doaks in the lake)
Joe took us to various parts of the lake nothing rushed just a very calm fun filled day.
Great value for money as all equipment boards wet suits life vests included
Would fully recommend this company
Joe's had us all interacting from the beginning. After a short spell all persons where able to get on their feet ( after a couple of doaks in the lake)
Joe took us to various parts of the lake nothing rushed just a very calm fun filled day.
Great value for money as all equipment boards wet suits life vests included
Would fully recommend this company
Written 20 September 2021
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Thanks Qjohns, Great to hear we are getting it right, Hope to see you next year, we are adding loads more trips and adventures across all the Lakes Ullswater, Coniston, Derwentwater and Windermere for 2022. Also we are running SUPfest again in May of 2022. Well worth a look if you wanting to get more involved with SUP/
Written 18 October 2021
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Joanna B
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We did two day’s paddle boarding on our recent trip. 1st day at Derwent which was definitely the prettier venue to visit I went with my 12 year old son we both loved it. Bo our instructor was really good and met some lovely ppl, luckily I found another two spaces later in the week (was booked up due to summer holidays) we ended up booking the river tour Windermere this one was a little harder but still loads of fun and our guide Dougie had us trying lots of tricks at the end, a great way to while away a few hours on the water.
Ended up back at the lakes for another week holidays booked 6 of us in for evening paddle, the weather was changing due to storm coming in the guide kept us updated and came up with great plan so we could still paddle and enjoy it, kids loved it best part of their holiday. We saw ppl hiring boards the day before without instructors from the marina must hit stuck before they even got away from the pier. If u don’t know what u are doing I recommend booking these guys!
Ended up back at the lakes for another week holidays booked 6 of us in for evening paddle, the weather was changing due to storm coming in the guide kept us updated and came up with great plan so we could still paddle and enjoy it, kids loved it best part of their holiday. We saw ppl hiring boards the day before without instructors from the marina must hit stuck before they even got away from the pier. If u don’t know what u are doing I recommend booking these guys!
Written 22 August 2020
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Bombshell, great that you got to paddle with us on a few different locations, I'll pass your kind words on to the instructors. hope to see you again in 2021.
Written 4 January 2021
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Claire N
10 contributions
Jul 2021
I booked two adults and two sporty teens onto a paddle boarding group lesson (with other unknown people) on Ullswater because very few options were left and I really wanted to try paddle boarding whilst in the Lake District. It turned out to be the best experience of our holiday!
Our teacher Joe was superb. Chilled and calm, he welcomed us warmly and immediately assess our skill level and gave the teens a few instructions and released them to practice while he gave my husband and I some more detailed tips. We were off and having fun so quickly, with Joe leading us to little islands, past great places where the kids could jump off the rocks and play on a rope swing, and then into a quiet cove to practice tricks. It was like being in a story book it was so beautiful, and I found it deeply relaxing.
The other family we were with added to our fun as it gave us more people to trade tips and tricks with, to play and laugh with and to learn from. Joe was an amazing guide - I really can't recommend him enough - and totally made our day!
Our teacher Joe was superb. Chilled and calm, he welcomed us warmly and immediately assess our skill level and gave the teens a few instructions and released them to practice while he gave my husband and I some more detailed tips. We were off and having fun so quickly, with Joe leading us to little islands, past great places where the kids could jump off the rocks and play on a rope swing, and then into a quiet cove to practice tricks. It was like being in a story book it was so beautiful, and I found it deeply relaxing.
The other family we were with added to our fun as it gave us more people to trade tips and tricks with, to play and laugh with and to learn from. Joe was an amazing guide - I really can't recommend him enough - and totally made our day!
Written 8 September 2021
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Claire. that is a lovely review thankyou. It means such a lot to all of us that our guests love the experience. I hope we can get to paddle with you again in the future.
Written 18 October 2021
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Raymond G
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom17 contributions
Jun 2021
A great day's paddle-boarding with an experienced tutor, Joe. Excellent value for money with a full 3 hr session that took us out to Rampsholme Island on Derwentwater. I loved it and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to diversify their activities when living in, or holidaying in the lake district. Sound advice was also given on types of boards and clothing, with safety the paramount issue. One participant could not swim, yet was at ease with the buoyancy equipment supplied. It has started me off, and I have the bug for more!
Written 16 June 2021
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Alex
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
I had a great time! My boyfriend and I went for a River SUPfari on Windermere. Our instructor Doug was brilliant. He was so friendly and relaxed, whilst being a really great and professional tutor who made you feel at ease and confident on the water. I’d definitely recommend Lake District Paddle Boarding and I’m so glad we found them for our first SUP experience.
They were also very helpful and friendly over the phone when initially enquiring and the website is easy to use to book.
It was especially great after months of lockdown due to COVID-19, to feel like normal again. Social distancing was in place and the wetsuits and buoyancy aids were sanitised, but it was handled in a way where it didn’t feel militant or interfere with the day in any way.
Thanks again for a great day and the photos were a nice touch and an excellent addition to the whole experience!
They were also very helpful and friendly over the phone when initially enquiring and the website is easy to use to book.
It was especially great after months of lockdown due to COVID-19, to feel like normal again. Social distancing was in place and the wetsuits and buoyancy aids were sanitised, but it was handled in a way where it didn’t feel militant or interfere with the day in any way.
Thanks again for a great day and the photos were a nice touch and an excellent addition to the whole experience!
Written 20 July 2020
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Hi Thanks for your review. They mean a lot to us all, I'll pass this on to Doug. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Written 14 December 2020
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emmanails1
Minehead, England, United Kingdom7 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We had the most amazing taster experience of paddle boarding this week. We launched from Coniston and we were advised to book a 3 hour taster session as one of us had no experience at all and the other a little. We both got so much out of this and our instructor Dougie was so informative and professional, he gave us both the confidence to tackle differing conditions and choppier waters. We learnt some valuable techniques to help us with any future paddle board adventures. We had the pleasure of paddling over to a gorgeous cafe where we had coffee and cake to re fuel, the whole experience was relaxed and so much fun. We thoroughly recommend this company to learn paddle boarding with, the equipment is exceptionally good and safety is paramount. Thank you to Dougie, from Emma & Jonny
Written 14 May 2022
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Emma, thankyou so much for the review, glad you liked the café visit. I'll pass this on to Dougie and Emma.
Hope to see you again, maybe on Ullswater, Windermere or Derwent water?
Written 7 June 2022
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Hellsbells
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Friends
Brilliant introduction to paddle-boarding with Joe on Ullswater, so good I have re-booked already!
I felt safe, supported and encouraged - and had a great laugh as well.
Joe lets you push yourself or not, so long as you are safe and have fun. The small size of the group means everyone gets some one to one tuition.
The others in group were lovely.
I would highly recommend Lake District Paddle Boarding whether you are going on your own or with friends /family.
I felt safe, supported and encouraged - and had a great laugh as well.
Joe lets you push yourself or not, so long as you are safe and have fun. The small size of the group means everyone gets some one to one tuition.
The others in group were lovely.
I would highly recommend Lake District Paddle Boarding whether you are going on your own or with friends /family.
Written 22 June 2021
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rubyrae73
lancashire9 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic!!! This was a birthday surprise for my husband and a new adventure for us both.
Dougie was the best instructor you could of wished for ! Professional, calm, happy and willing to go at the pace needed to match your confidence - allowing time with encouragement to make the experience fun aswell as the challenge of learning something new.
I would totally recommend him and this activity - in my view it’s suitable for anyone that is able and young in heart to want a safe, fun and enjoyable 3 hrs in the stunning Lake District ! Would totally recommend for individuals aswell as groups and I bet he is brilliant with kids.
Thankyou for a superb experience Dougie.
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Dougie was the best instructor you could of wished for ! Professional, calm, happy and willing to go at the pace needed to match your confidence - allowing time with encouragement to make the experience fun aswell as the challenge of learning something new.
I would totally recommend him and this activity - in my view it’s suitable for anyone that is able and young in heart to want a safe, fun and enjoyable 3 hrs in the stunning Lake District ! Would totally recommend for individuals aswell as groups and I bet he is brilliant with kids.
Thankyou for a superb experience Dougie.
👏🏻👏🏻🌞💫🙏🏻
Written 12 April 2021
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Hi Ruby, thankyou so much, I'll pass this on to Doug, He's star. and yes he's amazing with kids.
Hope to see you back on the water soon we now run lake tours on Derwentwater, Ullswater and Windermere.
Written 1 May 2021
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Ben Reese
Manchester, England, United Kingdom4 contributions
Sept 2020
My girlfriend and I had a fantastic time on the River Derwent and Derwent Water in a group of six.
Our instructor, Boe, gave us some great advice throughout: from reading the river to alternative turning techniques. Tuition never got in the way of having a good laugh and taking in the brilliant scenery.
After about 20 mins orientation on the banks we were in and learning on the river. All in all, we were on the water for a good 2-2.5 hours.
Our group were all similarly matched in ability - from those who'd paddled once or twice, to newcomers.
Equipment all great and good communication around meeting points.
Our instructor, Boe, gave us some great advice throughout: from reading the river to alternative turning techniques. Tuition never got in the way of having a good laugh and taking in the brilliant scenery.
After about 20 mins orientation on the banks we were in and learning on the river. All in all, we were on the water for a good 2-2.5 hours.
Our group were all similarly matched in ability - from those who'd paddled once or twice, to newcomers.
Equipment all great and good communication around meeting points.
Written 15 September 2020
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Hi Ben, Thanks for paddling with us and giving such a great review, hope to see you on the water again soon.
We are planning to add more adventure trips and tours for next year so you can carry on your SUP journey.
Till then
Stay safe and keep on SUPing.
Written 22 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi
We are looking gor accomadation for large party ...aprox 20 near you you ....preferably all in one house
Please do you know of any
Thank you
Written 13 August 2017
Hi, try the big pink house and the big white house!
Written 15 August 2017
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