Sit on Top Kayak Adventure -2h 30m <70kg

Suitable for children and lighter adults weighing less than 70kg (11 stone), our 2.5 hour Self Guided Sit on Top Adventures are probably the wettest option you can take, so dress to get wet!

You will receive a safety briefing and an introduction to paddling before taking to the River Thames for your journey into the Back of Beyond...

1. Paddle the water between Richmond Bridge and Teddington Lock.
2. Explore the islands and riverside jungle.
3. Stop for a swim and picnic on the riverside.
4. Visit a riverside pub or cafe.

You are going to be paddling sit on top kayaks and, due to the nature of the activity, there is a high likelihood that you will get wet.

Please note that all paddlers under 18 years of age must be accompanied on the water with a parent or guardian.

Anyone taking to the River on a Self Guided Sit on Top Kayak Adventure must:

1. be able to swim 50 metres..
2. be able to paddle independently without assistance.
3. be accompanied at all times when on the water by an adult if under 18 years.*
4. wear their buoyancy aid at all times whilst on the water.
5. weigh less than 70kg (11 stone)

*The adult to child ratio on the water is 1 adult to 2 children.

For all of our sit on top kayak adventures we recommend that you wear shorts, running tights, or similar, and wear a t-shirt with additional layers appropriate for the day. You also need footwear to paddle with, for example old trainers.

Many people choose to pack their favourite food and drink for a riverside picnic or, if you're planning on stopping at a riverside pub, remember a bank card or similar.

You’ll receive a (re)introduction to paddling, along with some guidance on where to paddle, and we’ll provide you with a dry bag that you can use to take a towel, food, phone and wallet with you.

Paddling towards Twickenham, you’ll get to explore the islands and backwaters of the Thames, before mooring up to pause for a pint at one of the paddle friendly, riverside pubs along the way. You’ll have time for a quick drink before returning to the river to paddle back to Petersham Meadows and River Lane.

Once back, you’ll return your dry bags, buoyancy aids, paddles and craft, before drying off and wandering to one of the many restaurants, pubs or cafes in Richmond!