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River Duddon

Grade: 3-5 The Upper River Duddon is the highest graded section ranging from Grade 4 to 5 in high water. The middle and lower sections are generally considered Grade 3. A popular river with white water lovers, the Duddon can be found in the Lake District National Park. There are…

Derwentwater

Popular 2.9 mile long Derwentwater sits to the south of Keswick, close to neighboring lakes Bassenthwaite and Thirlmere. It is fed and drained by the River Derwent. There are several islands on Derwentwater including Derwent Island, Lord's Island, St Herbert's Island, Rampsholme Island, Park Neb, Otter Island, and Otterbield Island.…

Coniston Water

In the shadows of the mountain ‘Old Man of Coniston’ sits the beautiful Coniston Water. It is half a mile wide, close to 5 miles long and 184 feet deep. Coniston Water has three small islands which prove important habitats for natural wildlife, so please do not land on these.…

River Leven in Cumbria

Grade: 3-4 (can get as high as 5 in high water) The River Leven in Cumbria is a short river, falling within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. It flows from Windermere approximately 8 miles before emptying into Morecambe Bay. The river is popular with white water paddlers with the section…

Windermere

As soon as you get onto the 11 mile long lake at Windermere you leave behind the crowds and enter a whole new world of serenity and peace. It is beautiful all year round, but especially in the quieter months of spring and autumn. At these times the lake bursts…

Wastwater

Managed by the National Trust, Wastwater is another body of water in the Lake District to visit to escape the crowds. In Wasdale Valley, the glacial lake is almost 3 miles long, a third of a mile wide, and 258 feet deep. While the surface of the lake is 200…

Grasmere Lake

Made popular by Wordsworth, Grasmere Lake is one of the popular locations in the Lake District where crowds will flock in the height of summer. However, as with other lakes in the area such as Wastwater and Windermere, as soon as you get on the water, the crowds seem to…

River Kent

Grade: 1-4 plus weirs The River Kent section from Scroggs Bridge to Burneside is Grade 2/3 (4) plus weirs.  From Burneside to Kendal is Grade 1-2 (take note of Gooseholme Weir). From Scroggs Weir to Sedgwick Bridge is Grade 4.  Popular with white water paddlers, the River Kent in Cumbria…

Buttermere Lake

The National Trust managed Buttermere Lake is another treasure to paddle. Many years ago, it was a larger lake with its neighbour Crummock Water. Erosion to the fells has left a divide, and so you have Buttermere and Crummock Water. Both lakes have national (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and…

Thirlmere

Just to the west of the 3,000+ feet Helvellyn mountain, the Thirlmere reservoir provides an excellent opportunity to go paddling. Plus you could always double up, as it's one of the popular walking sites in the Lake District. Paddle and hike anyone! Thirlmere provides some of Manchester's water supply, and…

Ennerdale Water

Close to the west coast and the most westernly of the lakes in the Lake District, Ennerdale Water is a remote, scenic lake to paddle. The lake itself is so remote, that even in the height of summer, it is peaceful and tranquil and the perfect hideaway escape. This glacial…

Crummock Water

The National Trust managed Crummock Water is another treasure to paddle. Many years ago, it was a larger lake with its neighbour Buttermere Lake. Erosion to the fells has left a divide, and so you have Buttermere Lake and Crummock. Both lakes have national (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and…

Lancaster Canal

Opening in 1819 the Lancaster canal is a 41 mile stretch of canal in the North West of England. If you’re looking for a place to paddle which requires no portages and pretty scenery, the Lancaster Canal is your best friend, as over the whole of the 41 miles, there…

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