Good sites for Kayak (1 Viewer)

[Neilfg]

After renewing our interest in kayak/canoeing at Millport we are interested in finding sites that are on lakes, reservoirs or rivers that allowing canoeing (kayak??). We know of some in Scotland but are really looking for a couple in England and maybe Wales for beginners just wanting to have a play, but are really wanting the campsite to be on the banks so that you can get on the water without any additional travelling.

Any recommendations?

 

[wizzer59]

Hi guys
Apparently lake Bala do all of that and they have white water rafting and kayaking just up the road for when you get really good but I haven't done much research on the lake stuff, @Puddleduck told me about it

 

[andy63]

hi neil, may be a bit far north but the site in Keswick at the north end of derwentwater is right on the lakeside.. lovely site but can be busy...
hope all goes well with you and you get out for a bit paddling..
martins meet at Shrewsbury offers an opportunity to do some paddling as well...
I'm heading back up to Millport on Friday for a weekend kayaking, thats instead of the bike ride I had planned.. the weather was poor when I returned home and I won't be able to fit both in before another trip to Ireland..
andy

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[Neilfg]

Hi guys
Apparently lake Bala do all of that and they have white water rafting and kayaking just up the road for when you get really good but I haven't done much research on the lake stuff, @Puddleduck told me about it

Going to have a look at the sites, think there are 3 on the lake, one should be ok

 

[WillH]

Pity Scotland is not in the frame as almost anywhere in the West would be great.

 

[Neilfg]

hi neil, may be a bit far north but the site in Keswick at the north end of derwentwater is right on the lakeside.. lovely site but can be busy...
hope all goes well with you and you get out for a bit paddling..
martins meet at Shrewsbury offers an opportunity to do some paddling as well...
I'm heading back up to Millport on Friday for a weekend kayaking, thats instead of the bike ride I had planned.. the weather was poor when I returned home and I won't be able to fit both in before another trip to Ireland..
andy

Looking forward to Shrewsbury, will have a look at Derwent Water but yes a bit far maybe.

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[Neilfg]

Pity Scotland is not in the frame as almost anywhere in the West would be great.

Scotland is great just a bit far for a weekend, oddly we have used Altnaharra, Loch Lomond and recently Millport. But live in England, Alylesbury hence wondering about England.

 

[Chris]

The Caravan and Camping club site at Chertsey has direct access to the Thames.

 

[Armytwowheels]

When we first started canoeing and or Kanaking, we went to a site called Four Winds near March, Cambridge. The site is right on the bank of the Old River Nene ( it is a locked portion of the actual Nene). A picturesque paddle into March but go much further the the scenery is limited. However it is perfect for getting back in to the boat and messing about.

They also do open canoe hire. https://fourwindsleisure.com/

Further a field Coniston water is lovely with a site right on the banks, i think this is the one, http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1693

There is also a Caravan Club site just up the road, but i have not been there.

Finally there is a small site in Northamptonshire on the banks of the Nene. Not very posh and I would not reccomend using the facilities, but is was very convenient to get the boats in the water.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=12572

One area I have also meant to explore is the Forest of Dean as when camping there we did a walk and had great views down to the Wye River, which looked great for Kayaking.

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[Neilfg]

Thanks for all the info, bit more research is now called for. I think we have been seriously spoilt by Scotland and access to water directly from the pitches, ukcampsite.co.uk is going to get a hammering tonight so we shall see, and a trip to Wales maybe on the cards.