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Canoeing and kayaking holidays
Wales
Both a listed designed landscape and an internationally important nature reserve, Stackpole is a stunning place to canoe and kayak. It’s located on Pembrokeshire’s coastline so you’ll be paddling along its secluded coves and historic quays. Hire a kayak and take a guided tour or bring your own.
Stay by Stackpole Quay
There are eight converted farm buildings near the sea on the Stackpole Estate, making it easy for you to take to the water at Stackpole Quay where there are two local companies providing high-quality coastal water activities. You can find out more on the Stackpole page, which also features coasteering.
Stackpole Granary
Stay in this converted granary where its shared garden leads you down to the beach.
Farm Cottage
A white-washed farmhouse set within a quiet courtyard, just minutes from the Pembrokeshire coast.
Northern Ireland
Stay by Lough Erne
The lakes of Lough Erne are made up of rocky bays, narrow channels and scattered islands, and it even has a circular canoe trail. The Crom estate is on the shores of Upper Lough Erne, with eight cottages and a campsite with pitches and stone pods.
Erne View
A converted farm building with a spacious living area and views of Lough Erne.
Crom Campsite
This loughside camping escape is miles from anywhere, and has islands, wildlife trails and castle ruins to discover.
Lake District
High Strawberry Gardens
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak in Windermere.
Low Strawberry Gardens
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak into Windermere.
Wasdale Campsite
A mile from Wastwater, close to challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.
More holidays for watersports
Stay on Brownsea Island, Dorset
You can camp or stay in a cottage on Brownsea Island, across the water from Poole. You can travel to the island on your own boat, kayak or paddleboard, or take a ferry and join a local watersports group to get out on the water. Find out more...
Camp at Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire
Waterclose Meadows Campsite is on the Great River Ouse. Explore the quiet backwaters of the river or paddle to the nearby market town, St Ives, for lunch.
Cottages in Port Quin, Cornwall
Guy's Cottage, Quin Cottage, Lacombe Cottage and Carolina Cellar are down by the sea in this sheltered inlet.
Stay in the Newtown National Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight
Newtown Cabin is on a quiet backwater, originally built for processing the oyster catch.
Stay by Windermere, Lake District
Stay within easy reach of Fell Foot at the southern tip of the lake for easy lake access and watersports hire. Low Wray Campsite is about half an hour away by car, and cottages Tanner Brow or Restharrow are a little closer.
Campsite and cottages near Strangford Lough, County Fermanagh
The waters of Strangford Lough provide many different landscapes for canoeists and kayakers to explore. Stay at Castle Ward Caravan Park, Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge or the Potter's Cottage.
Stay near Studland Bay, Dorset
Purbeck is known for its miles of sandy beach and the sea here is great for watersports too; take to the water for views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. Greenlands is a cottage just five minutes from Studland Bay.
Find out more about watersports
Best places to go kayaking and canoeing
From open seas to rivers and lakes, there are plenty of spots where you can kayak or canoe. Find the best places in our care to head out for a paddle.
Best coastal spots for watersports
If you're a fan of watersports, find the best coastal locations in our care for activities ranging from coasteering to kite-surfing.
Staying safe while canoeing
While canoeing and kayaking are great ways to experience nature and keep fit, they can be dangerous if you don't follow the guidelines. Learn how to stay safe with our advice and guidance.
