Paddleboarding near Richmond with SUP Active Yorkshire
SUP Active Yorkshire is a stand-up paddleboarding school based on the lake at Ellerton Park in Scorton, near Richmond in North Yorkshire. Its coaching is aimed at paddlers who already have the basics and want to build skills, fitness and confidence, including SUP Skills & Drills sessions in the warm indoor pool at Catterick. Reviewers describe the instructors as friendly, knowledgeable and supportive, and it's an easy trip from Richmond, Catterick, Northallerton and Darlington.
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Pool sessions in Catterick
Gift vouchers available
Closed for the winter from December – back for summer 2027
SUP Active Yorkshire's pool sessions at Catterick run until early December. After that it's closed for the winter and back for summer 2027. New dates will appear here as soon as they're released.
In the meantime, explore more things to do in North Yorkshire on eola, or give someone a gift voucher to use next season.
SUP Active Yorkshire
Ellerton Park,
Scorton,
Richmond,
North Yorkshire,
DL10 6AP
SUP Active Yorkshire coaches stand-up paddleboarding at Ellerton Park near Richmond and in the pool at Catterick, North Yorkshire. Read more about where to paddleboard in Yorkshire.
FAQs
Where is SUP Active Yorkshire?
SUP Active Yorkshire is based at Ellerton Park, Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire (DL10 6AP), about 5 miles east of Richmond town centre. Pool sessions meet in the seating and café area at Catterick swimming pool on Gough Road, Catterick Garrison (DL9 3EL).
Where can I go paddleboarding near Richmond, North Yorkshire?
SUP Active Yorkshire coaches paddleboarding on the lake at Ellerton Park, about 5 miles from Richmond, and runs indoor sessions at Catterick pool. Find out more in our guide to where to paddleboard in Yorkshire.
Where can I go paddleboarding near Darlington?
Ellerton Park, home of SUP Active Yorkshire, is about 10 miles south of Darlington, with coached sessions for paddlers who want to improve.
Where can I go paddleboarding near Northallerton?
SUP Active Yorkshire is about 8 miles from Northallerton at Ellerton Park near Scorton, and its pool sessions run in Catterick Garrison. Explore more things to do in North Yorkshire on eola.
Can I paddleboard indoors?
Yes. In November and early December, SUP Skills & Drills sessions take place in the warm swimming pool at Catterick, so you can work on your skills without the cold lake water. Each 75-minute session has a maximum of eight people, and may include footwork and balance, forward paddling, cross-deck and pivot turns, self-rescue and peer rescue, freestyle challenges and an introduction to SUP Polo.
Are the sessions suitable for beginners?
The sessions are not for complete beginners. For SUP Skills & Drills you should have stood up on a board and be able to move it, be able to swim and be confident in the water, be able to get from kneeling to standing, and be ready to attempt getting back on your board after a fall (the team give tips in the lesson).
Is there an age limit?
Sessions are for adults and children over the age of 12. Under-18s must have consent from a parent or legal guardian.
What kit is provided?
For pool sessions, SUP Active Yorkshire provides a Red Paddle Co board, a paddle, a buoyancy aid (PFD) and a helmet. You're welcome to bring your own buoyancy aid as long as it's clean.
What should I wear or bring to a pool session?
All you need is:
- A swimsuit, or shorts and a t-shirt
- A water bottle
- Any personal medication, such as an inhaler
Is SUP Active Yorkshire open in winter?
Pool sessions at Catterick run until early December, then SUP Active Yorkshire is closed for the winter and back for summer 2027. New dates will appear on its eola page as soon as they're released.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Pool sessions are limited to eight people, so book ahead to secure a place. See all dates and book online.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes. SUP Active Yorkshire gift vouchers can be bought online, ready to use when new dates are released.