Our Lake District canoe river trips are suitable for absolute beginners, and we run them as a full day activity. The first half day is spent exploring a beautiful Lake, developing our boat skills as we go and setting us up for the approaching river section. After stopping for food, we will enter the river mouth, and cover the basic skills required to safely get down the rapids.
As the river carries us along we hope to see herons and kingfishers and will tackle several stretches of white water rapids, all whilst being surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in England. The canoes are fairly forgiving boats, but there is always a chance of a dunking - it all adds to the outdoor adventure... wet or dry, this full day Lake District experience really will leave you with some amazing memories to take back home!
It is a surprisingly relaxing activity as the river current does most of the work allowing you to sit back and enjoy the ride. Before running any rapids a comprehensive briefing will be given by your instructor who will never be far away. The only requirement is to be confident in water; an ability to swim is not essential as you will be wearing a buoyancy aid throughout the trip.
Equipment provided
We will provide all the technical equipment required, and you can either be brave and paddle in warm clothes with our waterproofs over the top, or opt for one of our wetsuits.
To Canoe or Kayak?
If you have NOT paddled before, we will run the trip in Canadian canoes, these are open boats with no top deck, paddled by 2 people. If you do have some kayaking experience, then the choice is yours. Please be honest, as it is MUCH harder in kayaks if you don’t have the basics, and will make your day really frustrating!
Please note the kayak comfort limit; 13 stone max and shorter than 6 foot
Paddled Before?
If you are more experienced and have a certain Lake District river trip in mind then please feel free to contact us, and we can provide transport / equipment, local details, or an instructor for you. Our modern specialised river running boats handle very well and will forgive the odd bash!
Mobile Adventure's river trips are run all through the year, with the venue chosen depending on the groups ability and local water levels, throughout the Lake District national park. Some of our favourite trips are:- Middle Derwent, Eamont, River Leven and the River Brathey .
