Kayaking has become a sport rich in potential for young and old alike. Whether you wish to tour tranquil lakes and simply explore calm waters whilst enjoying the wildlife and scenery, paddle gently along remote, meandering rivers or push yourself to your limit on a pumping white water river trip, Keswick Mountain Adventures, based in the northern Lake District, have access to some of the most beautiful lakes, scenic rivers and exhilerating white water in the UK.

Introduction to kayaking

An enjoyable introduction to kayaking on flat water, we will teach you kayak handling skills along with the principles required to paddle safely as part of a supervised group. A full day spent on a beautiful local lake during which you will learn about kayaks and equipment, paddling skills, water safety and much more. This course is ideal for families as well as adults - Keswick Mountain Adventures’ skilled kayaking instructors have years of experience in teaching kayaking to all ages, and this is a watersport that can truly be enjoyed by all.

Kayaking improver

For paddlers wishing to develop their skills on flat water. Keswick Mountain Adventures’ kayaking coaches will teach you the advanced skills of kayak paddling in the stunning setting of Derwentwater, Keswick. You will be taught the intricacies of trim and balance, paddling backwards and to the side, making fast turns on the move, support strokes, how to roll and much more, leaving you with a full repertoire of paddling strokes.

Discover white water kayaking

For kayakers with flat water experience wishing to move onto moving water. Keswick Mountain Adventures’ highly experienced instructors will help you develop your paddling skills and build your confidence to advance onto grade 2/3 water. Our aim is to refine your existing paddling skills and coach you in the more advanced techniques like breaking in and out, ferry gliding and surfing waves. Under the expert guidance of our experienced coaches you’ll cover strategies for running white water and shooting rapids safely. Keswick Mountain Adventures will teach you about reading the water, developing your river running strategy and refining your skills to enable you to negotiate rapids in an action packed day.

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