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…

Lake Vyrnwy

As soon as you drop into the valley and catch a glimpse over Lake Vyrnwy you'll be awe-struck. Nestled amongst thick, dense forest, this huge lake has many hidden secrets. Just to the north of the lake you'll find incredible waterfalls for a brilliant hike. And just a little further,…

Barton Broad

Accessible by the River Ant, Barton Broad is just to the north of the How Hill National Nature Reserve. A glorious Broad to paddle, Barton Broad is ideal for paddlers wanting a relaxing, nature infused paddle, surrounded by typical broads scenery and nature. The Broad you see today is the…

Wroxham Broad

Known as the "Capital of the Broads", Wroxham Broad, just off the River Bure, is one of the larger Broads in the National Park. And, like other Broads, it is steeped in nature. As you paddle you’re likely to spot everything from kingfishers to damselflies. You will also get the…

Salhouse Broad

A lovely, sheltered broad, Salhouse Broad is the perfect place to go for a paddle, and due to the sheltered nature of the Broad, it’s great for beginners too. Salhouse Broad is also perfect for a getaway. It has ample camping spots to make a weekend of paddling if you…

Hoveton Little Broad (Blackhorse Broad)

Hoveton Little Broad, or Blackhorse Broad, as it is known, is a Broad accessible through the River Bure. It is a private water, open to the public for a week at Easter and between Whitsun and October. Hoveton Little Broad history Paddle to the scene of a rebellion and mass…

Ullswater

Ullswater is the second largest lake in England after Windermere, also in the Lake District. It is about 9 miles long and 0.75 miles wide, with a max depth a touch over 60 metres. The Lake is surrounded by gentle rolling hills to the north and mountainous scenery to the…

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.…

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…

Loweswater

Not far from Cockermouth and surrounded by rolling hills, mountains and fells, Loweswater is one of the smaller Lake District bodies of water. At just over a mile long and a third of a mile wide it is compact paddle. It is also one of the more peaceful places to…

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…

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…

Bassenthwaite Lake

The most northerly lake in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite Lake sits to the north of popular Keswick in the shadow of Skiddaw.It is 4 miles long, 0.8 miles wide and has a maximum depth of 70 feet. A designated nature reserve, the lake is quieter than some of its popular…

Loch Awe

At 25 miles in length, Loch Awe is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland. With a width of .6 of a mile and set in a rugged, remote west coast landscape it is an awe-inspiring paddle. With a average depth of 105 feet - rising to 307 feet at its…

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…

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.…

Lake Bala (Llyn Tegid)

Surrounded by the hills of Snowdonia, Lake Bala, or Llyn Tegid in Welsh, is the largest lake in Wales. The lake makes up part of Three Lakes Challenge, which also includes Loch Awe in Scotland and Windermere in England. Situated to the south west of the small town of Bala,…