Windermere Canoe Kayak
Windermere Canoe Kayak
5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
You will not find a greater selection of canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) available to hire, demo, or buy anywhere in the Lake District. Hire sites include: Bowness, Waterhead, Fell Foot, and Windermere. We also offer guided tours of Lake Windermere, exploring the islands, spotting wildlife, or finding swimming spots, before heading back again. We also we offer a range of mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and NEW electric bikes - all for hire. Visit Hawkshead village, Wray Castle, Rydal Water, and Grasmere and more by bicycle. Either use follow our pre-mapped routes, or we'll help you plan your own! If you fancy learning a few skills, we offer lessons for almost anybody at any level. Drop us an email and we'll make it happen. At just 20 minutes from the M6, we are easily accessible by car, bus, train, bike, or foot! By car: we have a pay and display car park a short walk away down Ferry Nab. By train: Windermere Station (a 20 min walk, or 5 min bus ride away)
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, England

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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chris m
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Paddleboarding was amazing and staff were excellent would definitely recommend to hire from here and we will be back.
Written 28 October 2023
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Dave L
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
First time paddleboarding with two teenagers and myself (not a teenager). The team were very helpful, the kit was good, the free dry bag was handy, and it was pretty easy to Paddleboard too so a great afternoon. Car park only accepted payment by an app so give yourself extra 5-10 mins for that.
Written 8 August 2023
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Shaista A
United Kingdom4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Amazing team, great bikes and safety instructions for the youngsters. So lovely too! Would definitely recommend
Written 30 July 2023
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Anne B
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
We did the kayaking tour from Windermere Jetty and it was amazing! I'd not done kayaking before and this was a really good way to try it out with guidance and instruction from Kitt, who was very supportive and helpful throughout the trip. It was quite breezy out on the open water, but following his instruction we were able to relax and enjoy our trip. He really helped to build my confidence and then took us round the islands on the lake, seeing parts of Windermere I'd not seen before. The time just flew by, but we all said it was an excellent experience and we'd recommend it and would like to do it again!
Written 30 July 2023
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Jose V
Stanley, Falkland Islands3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Went with my partner to give it a go and we totally loved it. Friendly stuff at reasonable price for a life experience and memory. I would highly recommend it and definitely going back next time I’m around 🔝
Written 14 July 2023
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Maria R
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
I just had the best morning out on Windermere with these guys. I did a tour which I believe is a new service out of the museum location and can't recommend it enough. Booking was really easy online, I could select the craft I wanted and not massively over-priced. We were out for about 3hrs and Kitt the guide was really knowledgeable. It's also a really great way to build confidence on the water if you're not quite sure of just renting and going.
Written 11 July 2023
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Sk
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Amazing! Loved the whole experience, 2hr SUP hire at 9am was actually perfect. We were complete beginners but the brief explanation was all we needed, where not to avoid going and suggestions of the route before being left to own devices was all we needed. Lots of little beaches and islands to stop at and swim as well as take pictures. Staff were actually great and friendly with nice banter as well. Wish I'd hired for the full day but theres always next time x
Written 15 June 2023
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Alice Tinsley
1 contribution
Jun 2023
We had an amazing time paddle boarding this past weekend. Daz and Sarah were amazing. I had never been before and they talked us all through how to get up and down, back onto it if we fell off and even went into how to turn quickly for some of the more experienced in our group to try. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. 10/10
Written 12 June 2023
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lisajdee54
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Not for beginners. & Nowhere to watch from. Briefing said ‘paddle to island & don’t go left as ferries crossing. Never done it b4 so couldn’t go. £waste of money. Go to other places where look after novices.
Written 9 June 2023
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Laura E
Bradford, UK5 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Just arrived back from a fantastic experience today in the Lakes, but felt it important to leave this review. The staff, especially Rob were so fantastic with us today. They could not have been more helpful. My friend is partially deaf and Rob has some experience in this field. He was wonderful and although we brought a sausage dog with us we will be bringing her hearing dog with her next time thanks to Rob! The experience out on the water was lovely. A really wonderful day. Thank you so much.
Written 30 May 2023
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