Activities in Westmorland and Furness

Ullswater Paddleboarding runs paddleboard lessons, kayak trips, rafted canoeing and archery at Watermillock on Ullswater. Paddleboard The Lakes runs paddleboard lessons and giant multi-person boards at Newby Bridge, at the southern tip of Windermere. Genuine Adventures, based in Kendal, runs paddleboarding on Coniston, rock climbing, tag archery and guided walks up the Old Man of Coniston and Scafell Pike.

With Ullswater Paddleboarding, archery costs £20 per person, rafted canoeing £30, a kayak trip £35 and a 90-minute paddleboard lesson £40. Paddleboard The Lakes charges £40 per person for a 90-minute group or family lesson, £65 for private tuition and from £60 for a group on a giant board. Genuine Adventures charges £24 for tag archery, £42 for an intro to paddleboarding or a rock climbing taster, and £50 per person for a guided walk or paddleboard tour.

Yes. Genuine Adventures and Ullswater Paddleboarding both have winter dates, and Paddleboard The Lakes has winter dates for its giant boards and hire. Paddleboard The Lakes' lessons show no dates yet, so check the activity page. Sailing and paddlesports with Arnside Sailing Club and guided tours with OWM Adventures show on eola when they add new dates.

Ullswater Paddleboarding takes ages 5 and over for rafted canoeing, 7 and over for archery and 8 and over for paddleboarding and kayaking, with under-18s accompanied by an adult. Paddleboard The Lakes runs a family lesson for ages 8 and over, and everyone must be able to swim 50 metres. With Genuine Adventures, rock climbing is for ages 8 and over, tag archery for 10 and over, and group paddleboarding for 13 and over, with private sessions recommended for ages 10 to 12.

For paddleboarding, bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes and shoes, and expect to get wet; Genuine Adventures also asks for old shorts to wear over the wetsuit and good-fitting shoes, not flip-flops or sandals. For the guided walks, bring walking boots, a rucksack of at least 20 litres, lunch and snacks, at least 2 litres of water, a spare fleece and waterproofs. For archery, canoeing and climbing, wear outdoor clothing for the weather and proper shoes or boots.