Boat hire on the Campsite

Bounded by lake and river, the campsite is ideal for paddling. Our Boat Hire operates from Easter on weekends and Bank holidays, then every day in school holidays and during September depending on weather.  Opening times are advertised at reception, and we will note here when it is closed for the season. Boats are available to campers and if you are not a camper you will need to book a Day visit as we no longer accept walk-in visits. Boats cannot be booked in advance, simply go to the boat hire area, which is beside the river near the lake, to arrange hire on the day.

  • Boats and boards are hired by the hour with buoyancy aids provided. You do not book but go to the Boat hire area beside the river
  • Boat hire is not instruction: we simply provide boats, which come with buoyancy aids and paddles
  • A level of fitness is required for kayaking and paddling: your safety with this equipment is your responsibility
  • We do not hire buoyancy aids to those bringing their own boats, please make sure to bring your own
  • The water of river and lake are colder than the sea and the weather can be changeable, so clothing must be suitable, jeans are not recommended

What we offer

  • 14 single kayaks (large open cockpit)
  • 3 sit-on-tops (FatYak)
  • 9 double kayaks
  • 9 Canadian canoes
  • 1 raft (2 Canadian canoes permanently rafted together)
  • 10 stand up paddle boards (SUPs)

We DON’T offer instruction, nor buoyancy aids without our boats

Boat hire prices

Charges are per hour only. See above for opening details. There is no booking in advance:

Equipment Charge per hour Comments
Single kayak £7 Includes buoyancy aid
Double kayak £14 Includes buoyancy aid
Canadian canoe £20 Includes buoyancy aid, takes 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children
Canadians rafted £30 2 Canadian canoes rafted together. Includes buoyancy aids and paddles
Paddle board £10 Includes buoyancy aid, paddle