Category

On the Water

Rivers, lakes and coast. Some days are gentle and some are wet and loud. Most need no experience, and the provider supplies the kit.

Activities

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White water rafting

Paddle an inflatable raft down fast, rocky rapids with a guide.

£40 to £90 per person

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Kayaking

Paddle a kayak on a river, lake or the sea, alone or on a guided trip.

£25 to £60 per person

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Coasteering

Scramble, swim and jump along a rocky coastline with a guide.

£40 to £75 per person

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Paddleboarding

Stand on a large board and paddle across calm water.

£25 to £50 per person

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Sailing

Take a taster session or a longer trip on a sailing boat.

£50 to £120 for a taster session

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Sea fishing and shark trips

Join a skippered charter boat for a day of sea fishing, from reef and wreck trips to catch and release shark fishing.

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Surfing

Learn to surf with a qualified instructor, from a first lesson to a full surf camp.

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Scuba diving

Try scuba diving with an instructor, or learn to dive with a recognised course.

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Gorge walking and canyoning

Follow a river through a gorge on foot and by swimming, scrambling and jumping with a guide.

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A group white water rafting on a river on a sunny day
Two kayakers paddling on open water, seen from above
A person leaping from coastal rocks into the sea
Five people paddleboarding on the sea, seen from above
A sailboat with bright sails on a calm sea

Providers

Listings in On the Water

Midlands

Acclimbatize

Climbing, caving and outdoor adventure days in the Derbyshire Peak District, running since 1999.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Active Escape

Coasteering, paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing and coastal rafting on the North Devon coast, with team building and group days.

  • Coasteering
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing
  • Activity days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Adventure Beyond

Family run coasteering, rafting, paddleboarding and walking adventures in West Wales since 1997.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • White water rafting
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Adventure River

Canoe, kayak and adventure days on the River Wye, for adult groups of up to 60.

  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Climbing
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Alternative Adventure

Outdoor activities and qualification courses, mainly in North West England, since 1993.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South East

Andark Diving

A PADI dive training centre near Southampton with try dives, courses, paddleboarding and open water swimming, running since 1976.

  • Scuba diving
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Try diving £69
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Wales

Anglesey Adventures

Coasteering, sea kayaking, gorge scrambling, giant paddleboards and climbing from Holyhead, for groups of 1 to over 100.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Climbing
Price
From £55 per person
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South East

AquaSports

A watersports centre on Mercers Lake in Redhill with sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, scuba diving and corporate days.

  • Scuba diving
  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Activity days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Black Mountain Activities

A family run adventure centre in the Brecon Beacons with land and water activities, equipment hire and group days.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • White water rafting
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South East

Buzz Active

A non-profit outdoor adventure provider with sailing, paddle sport, high ropes and woodland sites in East Sussex.

  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • Climbing
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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East of England

Canoe Trail

Canoe, kayak and paddleboard hire and trips on the River Great Ouse, plus group activities at Kempston Outdoor Centre.

  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Climbing
  • Axe throwing
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Hire from £17
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Coastline Sports

Coasteering, surfing, rock climbing and paddleboarding in North Devon, for schools, stag and hen groups and team days.

  • Coasteering
  • Surfing
  • Climbing
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Cornish Fishing

Shark fishing, bluefin tuna fishing, wreck and reef fishing and wildlife trips from Mylor Yacht Harbour, Falmouth.

  • Sea fishing and shark trips
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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South West

Cornish Rock Tors

Coasteering, sea kayaking and paddleboarding from Port Gaverne near Port Isaac, with team building and corporate days.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Cornish Wave

Surf lessons, coasteering, kayaking and giant paddleboard tours from Newquay, with surf camps and retreats.

  • Surfing
  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
Price
From £40 per person
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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South West

Crusader Charters

Shark, bluefin tuna and wreck fishing, shark swims and wildlife tours from Plymouth, running since 2007.

  • Sea fishing and shark trips
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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South West

Cumulus Outdoors

Residential adventure centre in Swanage with coasteering, kayaking, paddleboarding, high ropes and climbing on the Jurassic Coast.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Activity days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Groups
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South West

Escape Surf School

A specialist surf school in Newquay with beginner to advanced lessons, courses and group bookings.

  • Surfing
Price
From £36 per lesson
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Gorge Walking Wales

Gorge walking adventures on three rivers in the Brecon Beacons, for stag and hen parties, families, youth groups and corporate groups.

  • Gorge walking and canyoning
  • Climbing
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

H2Outdoor

Coasteering, kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding in North Devon, sold as single sessions or packages.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Northern England

High Tide Adventure Company

Coasteering, gorge scrambling, bushcraft and mountaineering across Northumberland, the Lake District and the Scottish Borders.

  • Coasteering
  • Bushcraft and survival
  • Climbing
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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UK-wide

JCA Adventure

School residentials, activity days and family breaks at two UK centres, with a third in France.

  • Climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Activity days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Groups
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South West

Jurassic Watersports

Coasteering, climbing, sea kayaking and paddleboarding on the Dorset coast.

  • Coasteering
  • Climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Coasteering from £50 per person
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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London & Home Counties

Lee Valley White Water Centre

An Olympic legacy white water course with rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding and a lake obstacle course.

  • White water rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Rafting from £58 per person
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Lost Earth Adventures

Climbing, caving, canyoning and guided outdoor days for individuals, schools, charities and corporate teams.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Outdoor team days
  • Charity and CSR days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Manley Mere

A family run watersports and adventure venue in Cheshire with an inflatable aqua park and a 40 obstacle trail.

  • Paddleboarding
  • Activity days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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UK-wide

Manor Adventure

School residential centres in the UK and France with sailing, archery, rafting and high ropes.

  • Sailing
  • White water rafting
  • Climbing
  • Activity days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Groups
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South West

Mill on the Brue

An outdoor activity centre in Somerset with over 40 activities, including zip wires, high ropes and axe throwing.

  • Zip lines
  • Axe throwing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Mirage Charters

Sea fishing, wreck and reef fishing and shark fishing trips from Plymouth Harbour.

  • Sea fishing and shark trips
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Northern England

Mountain Journeys

Guided climbing, abseiling, gorge scrambling, canyoning and mountain days from Ambleside in the Lake District, since 2009.

  • Climbing
  • Gorge walking and canyoning
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Midlands

National Water Sports Centre

White water rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding and group packages in a 270 acre country park in Nottingham.

  • White water rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Outdoor team days
  • Away days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

National White Water Centre

Rafting, canyoning and kayaking on the dam-controlled River Tryweryn near Bala in Snowdonia.

  • White water rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Rafting from £45 per person
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South East

New Forest Activities

Canoeing, kayaking, archery and bushcraft for families, groups and businesses near Beaulieu.

  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Nick Thorn Surf School

Surf lessons, paddleboarding and coasteering around Putsborough, Woolacombe and Croyde in North Devon.

  • Surfing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Coasteering
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Scotland

Pinkston Watersports

A charity run paddlesport centre in Glasgow with an artificial white water course, courses and group sessions.

  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Courses from £98.60 for three weeks
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Preseli Venture

Self catering cottages and adventure activities on the North Pembrokeshire coast, from coasteering and kayaking to climbing and surfing.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Climbing
  • Surfing
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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UK-wide

Rock UK

A Christian charity running four outdoor adventure centres for youth, church, sports and corporate groups.

  • Climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Zip lines
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Rockley Adventure

Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and group activity days from centres in Poole and across Dorset.

  • Sailing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Scilly Fishing & Boat Charters

Fishing trips, wildlife trips and private boat charters around the Isles of Scilly.

  • Sea fishing and shark trips
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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South West

Surf Sanctuary

A surf and ocean school beside Fistral Beach in Newquay, with surfing, kayaking, coasteering and paddleboarding.

  • Surfing
  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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South West

Surf South West

A surf school and adaptive surf centre at Croyde with lessons, coasteering and instructor courses for corporate, school and stag and hen groups.

  • Surfing
  • Coasteering
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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South West

Teddie Boy Charters

Sea fishing, summer shark fishing and coastal cruises from Minehead Harbour in the Bristol Channel.

  • Sea fishing and shark trips
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Northern England

Tees Barrage International White Water Centre

Rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding and a climbing adventure course on the River Tees.

  • White water rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Climbing
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

TNR Outdoors

Canoeing, rafting, climbing and indoor target sports on the River Dee in Llangollen.

  • Kayaking
  • Climbing
  • White water rafting
  • Axe throwing
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals
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Wales

TYF Adventure

Coastal adventure sessions, group trips and corporate outdoor development from St Davids on the Pembrokeshire coast.

  • Coasteering
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Climbing
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Vertical Skills

Caving, climbing, canyoning and rafting days in the Lake District and North Yorkshire.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • White water rafting
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Northern England

Windermere Canoe Kayak

Canoe, kayak and paddleboard hire and tours on Windermere, from Bowness and Ambleside.

  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
Price
Hire from £25
Suitable for
Individuals
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South West

Zephyr Charters

Bluefin tuna, shark, bass and wreck fishing, plus wildlife trips, from St Mawes Harbour in Cornwall.

  • Sea fishing and shark trips
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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