Stand Up Paddle Boarding in the Lake District

Q: Where can I paddle board in the Lake District?

You can paddle board on many of the 16 recognised Lake District lakes without a permit: Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston Water, Wastwater, Derwent Water, Loweswater and Grasmere. You can paddle board on the following lakes but a permit will be necessary: Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water. Make sure to check any restrictions for individual lakes, including protected areas, license requirements, and general access needs.

Q: Where are the best places to paddle board in the Lake District

There are lots of wonderful places to paddle board in the Lake District. Try Derwentwater for spectacular scenery, Crummock Water for tranquillity, or Grasmere for sheer beauty.

Q: Can you paddle board on Lake Windermere?

Yes, you can paddle board on Lake Windermere. There is a lot of water traffic on this lake, so take care and look out for others users.

Q: Can you paddle board on Derwentwater?

Yes. Derwentwater is one of the best places for paddle boarding in the Lake District thanks to its stunning scenery, closeness to Keswick, and relative tranquillity.

Q: Where can I learn to paddle board in the Lake District?

Keswick Adventures runs bespoke paddle boarding experiences, which includes teaching you the best techniques for standing up and paddling your board. Our instructors are friendly, patient and experienced, so can give you plenty of help and support.

Paddle boarding in the Lake District
Explore the beautiful rivers and lakes around Keswick on an adventure paddle board experience in the Lake District.
Stand up paddle boarding, also known as SUP, offers something just a little bit different to the usual kayaking and canoeing! Launch from the banks of Derwentwater or a nearby river and float across the water while taking part in this serene activity. Try not to lose your balance and prepare to get wet!
Paddle board hire without instruction is also available. Please get in touch for information.
Book paddle boarding
Paddle boarding
£60 per person (Plus booking fee)
Join us for an introduction to paddle boarding in Keswick!Discover some of the best places for paddle boarding in the Lake District. You’ll get an introductory lesson to your SUP and plenty of advice for keeping your balance and paddling correctly. Then we’re off on our paddle boarding adventure on the waterways of Keswick.
Our experienced and friendly team kit you up with the best quality equipment and teach you all you need to know to step onto your SUP and begin making your way over the water. Once your find your balance, this is a wonderfully peaceful activity that allows you to take in the gorgeous scenery and hear the tranquil lapping of the water.
Be prepared to get wet, though, as we can guarantee you'll fall off your board at least once or twice!
Choose from lake paddle boarding or river paddle boarding. On either option, you’ll be surrounded by the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District.
Useful informationiconMinimum age: 7 years old.
iconChanging rooms at our HQ. No need to strip on the roadside!
iconWe'll drive you from our Keswick HQ to the start of your activity and back again.
iconWe cater for small groups, families and individuals.
iconYou will need to bring a towel and a bathing costume.
iconFootwear with laces must be worn
iconWetsuits and top-quality safety equipment is provided
iconRelax in our cafe before or after your adventure.
iconApproximate length of activity: 3 hours.
 
Paddle boarding FAQ
You can paddle board on many of the 16 recognised Lake District lakes without a permit: Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston Water, Wastwater, Derwent Water, Loweswater and Grasmere.
You can paddle board on the following lakes but a permit will be necessary: Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water.
Make sure to check any restrictions for individual lakes, including protected areas, license requirements, and general access needs.
There are lots of wonderful places to paddle board in the Lake District. Try Derwentwater for spectacular scenery, Crummock Water for tranquillity, or Grasmere for sheer beauty.
Yes, you can paddle board on Lake Windermere. There is a lot of water traffic on this lake, so take care and look out for others users.
Yes. Derwentwater is one of the best places for paddle boarding in the Lake District thanks to its stunning scenery, closeness to Keswick, and relative tranquillity.
Keswick Adventures runs bespoke paddle boarding experiences, which includes teaching you the best techniques for standing up and paddling your board. Our instructors are friendly, patient and experienced, so can give you plenty of help and support.
Reviews
Four of us had an amazing couple of hours paddle boarding. We all had a great time and a good laugh. All in all very professional, friendly and helpful set up, we are already talking about going and doing another activity with them.
Absolutely brilliant morning paddle boarding for our grandkids. They absolutely loved it. A really well set up business with great staff and amazing experiences.
Toni
We went paddle boarding and had a brilliant time. Everything was well explained and we got into the water quickly so there was plenty of time to practice all the skills demonstrated. It was such a good experience for a first timer that having got home, I am going to find somewhere in Hampshire to have another go! Thanks.
Nikki
Had a brilliant time today paddle boarding. The full experience was top class, instructor was patient, encouraging, welcoming and made the experience a great deal of fun.
Theresa