12 Canoe & Kayak Trips in Britain Worth Booking

2.Glencoe: 2 Hour Kayak Hire, explore the loch and islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Paddle Glencoe’s sheltered Loch Leven, explore Eilean Munde, and watch for seals with kayaks, wetsuits, and expert local tips included.

“Our kayaking was self-guided after being given some pointers. It was absolutely gorgeous, the wetsuits kept us warm, and we even saw some seals! Definitely a highlight of our trip to Scotland.”

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3.2 seater Canoe Rental in Ladbroke Grove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $51Top rated

Paddle a stable two-person canoe from Ladbroke Grove toward Little Venice, with friendly help, city views, and flexible one to two hour rentals.

“Tolles Personal und jede Menge Spaß. Aber geringe Anzahl an Zweierkanus. Dann vielleicht darauf hinweisen beim Buchen, sonst gibt’s einen Viersitzer.”

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4.Newquay: Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Paddle Newquay’s rocky coast, coves, and tidal inlets on a two-hour beginner tour with gear, guides, wildlife, and hot showers included.

“We really enjoyed this activity. It was hampered by bad weather. The mist that was present and worsening meant we couldn’t kayak out as far as we probably would have. Appreciate that safety comes first and the guide still tried to make it enjoyable, so well done to her.”

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5.Norwich: Kayak down the Norfolk Broads

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $40

Paddle a two-person kayak on Norwich’s quiet River Wensum, with gear, tuition, wildlife, and a relaxed pub finish at Gibraltar Gardens.

“Equipment was great, really pretty area and we were just allowed to go wherever we wanted.”

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6.Loch Ness, Family-Friendly, 1-Hour Discovery Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $39Best value

Paddle Loch Ness from Fort Augustus on a family-friendly one-hour canoe tour with local stories, soup, cheese, and mountain views.

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7.Group Kayak Experience on the beautiful Thames at Richmond

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $87

Learn to kayak on the Thames in Richmond with a small group, expert tuition, safe sit-on-top boats, and scenic river routes.

“We really enjoyed our kayaking session with Peter. Many thanks for a wonderful and enjoyable time.”

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8.Herefordshire: River Wye Half day unaccompanied canoe trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Paddle the River Wye for three peaceful hours with kit, transport, clear instruction, wildlife, gentle rapids, and flexible booking.

“Everything was great, the guide guy was fun and gave clear instructions, would definitely go again :)”

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9.Loch Ness, Scenic 2.5 Hour Tour Guided Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $71

Paddle Loch Ness from Fort Augustus with a qualified guide, waterfall walk, hot soup, local cheese, and classic Highland scenery.

“it was a fun activity with a bit of exercise and amazing scenery. well worth the cost”

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10.Loch Tay, 1.5-Hour Guided Discovery Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52

Paddle Loch Tay on a guided 90-minute canoe tour with local stories, wildlife, games, stable canoes, and scenic views for $52.

“Well organised. Guide was fun and knowledgeable about the loch and surrounding area.”

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11.Highland Hike, Loch Paddle, and Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 10 hours · from $334

Hike Highland peaks, paddle a Scottish loch, meet Highland coos, and visit Doune Castle on a private day tour from Edinburgh.

“Poppy took us on an amazing adventure through lochs and highlands that turned out so much better than if we tried to sort it all out ourselves. With her stories, insights, and conversation, we felt like we had a local friend showing us around. Our seven-year-old mentioned several times out loud how much fun she was having—not something we are used to hearing on hikes. We would definitely do tours with Scottish Odyssey again!”

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12.Norfolk Broads: Canadian Canoe hire in Norwich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $47

Paddle the quiet River Wensum near Norwich in a Canadian canoe, with tuition, safety gear, wildlife views, and no motorised boats.

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