Packrafting is taking the adventure world by storm and we're excited to bring it to Keswick and Derwentwater for you to experience. With half-day, full-day and even multi-day adventures available, you'll paddle rivers, cross lakes and hike mountains. Explore the Lake District without a car and escape the city life and the modern world, just for a while.
What is Packrafting?
A packraft is a lightweight inflateable boat that packs away quickly and easily so that it can be carried on your back like a rucksack before you unpack it at the next lake or river. It means that you can easily switch from water to land and back again for a full-blown adventure day of exploring the Lake District.
What to Expect
- iconOptions to suit you: We have three packrafting adventure options: a half-day, a full day and an overnight. Choose your level and adventure (minimum fitness levels required for full day and overnight).
- iconUninterrupted adventure: Thanks to the unique fold-away packrafts, you don't have to stop and start your adventure, meaning an uinterrupted day in the Lakes.
- iconSmall, private groups: Our packrafting adventures are open to a maximum of two people at a time, so you can enjoy them solo or with a partner or friend.
- iconExpertly guided: Guided by our experienced adventure leaders, you'll not only experience the best of the Lake District, you'll be in the safe hands of a local who knows and loves the area.
Key Details
From £70 per person
- iconMinimum age: 18 years old.
- iconDuration: Half-day, full-day and multi-day options available.
- iconMax group size: 2 people.
- iconAdventure level: Half-days suitable for beginners. Full-days and multi-days require minimum fitness levels.
- iconLocation: Borrowdale and Keswick. Other Lake District locations available on request.
Packrafting Adventures
Enjoy packrafting up idyllic winding rivers in Borrowdale and across the tranquil lake of Derwentwater. If you're up for a longer adventure, we'll take you into the mountains too, before descending back to the water to wrap up a memorable day full of exploration and Lake District beauty.
The Winding River: Half Day
Suitable for all levels of adventurers, the Winding River half day packrafting experience keeps things pretty easy, while you still get to see plenty of glorious scenery. We'll paddle up the widing rivers in Borrowdale before crossing Derwentwater at a relaxed pace. There are a few gentle rapids on the river to keep you on your toes, but you'll be in safe hands at all times.
If you're up for it, we'll take a leap off the Chinese Bridge before having lunch by the water's edge and then heading back to HQ.
Iconic Lake District: Full Day
With the lakes below you and the mountains above, you'll explore the iconic scenery of the Lake District.
Starting with a paddle through Borrowdale and across Derwentwater, we'll then pack up our rafts to hike the famous Catbells mountain. Once we've admired the views - including Lake District giants such as Skiddaw and Blencathra - we'll have some lunch and head back down to the water's edge. From there, it's a final gentle paddle across Derwentwater. We'll land at Keswick, wrapping up the day with a drink by the shore before heading home.
Please note that minimum fitness levels are required for the full day packrafting experience.
Wilderness Adventure: Multi-Day
Totally immerse yourself in the scenery with an adventure that takes you packrafting and wild camping.
As with our shorter adventures, we'll kick off with a river and/or lake paddle near Keswick or another Lake District location. What happens next will depend on the area and your preferences. We'll be hiking through stunning mountain scenery to find our wild camping pitch, but we might also take in some river rafting or wild swimming to break up the day.
We'll find a beautiful, isolated spot to camp and wrap up the day watching the sun set over the fells. Then it's time for a well-deserved rest before you're up again the next morning to enjoy the peaceful dawn. Take in the silence before hiking back to reality, safe in the fact that you've had a unique and unforgettable experience amongst the lakes and mountains.
Please note that minimum fitness levels are required for the multi-day packrafting adventure.
