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Kayaking

The UK offers a great deal for anyone interested in kayaking. Being an island you are never too far from the coastline and the opportunity to try sea kayaking. For those who like kayaking on flat water the UK has many rivers, lochs and canals. If you prefer whitewater kayaking the UK can still offer a few places that will get the adrenalin going and put a smile on your face.

Sea Kayaking

We are lucky enough to be surrounded by some amazing coastline which is ideal for sea kayaking. Popular places include the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales and the coastline in Cornwall. Some of the finest sea kayaking in the UK is to be found on the west coast of Scotland in places like The Outer Hebrides and Knoydart. One of the benefits of sea kayaking is that it allows you to get close to wildlife such as whales, dolphins and seals as well as seabirds.

Flatwater Kayak Touring

Kayaking on UK rivers, lochs and canals can be a great way to get into the sport of kayaking. Being a London based group the obvious starting point would be The River Thames where kayaks can be hired or alternatively you can use your own once you have registered it with the Environment Agency. Another popular London location to try kayaking is Regent's Canal.

Outside of London the UK has many rivers suitable for a range of abilities including The River Wye, The River Severn and The River Usk. The River Wye is especially scenic and in the summer is ideal for beginners to learn. It also offers a good selection of places to camp close to the river bank which makes it ideal for a multi-day camping / kayak expedition.

Whitewater Kayaking

The UK has various places popular with those who like whitewater kayaking. These locations might be natural whitewater rivers or sometimes weirs. The international scale of white water is from Grade 1 through to Grade 6 as follows:

Grade 1: Very small rough areas, might require slight maneuvering. (Skill Level: Very Basic)
Grade 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require some maneuvering.(Skill Level: Basic Paddling Skill)
Grade 3: Whitewater, small waves, maybe a small drop, but no considerable danger. May require significant maneuvering.(Skill Level: Experienced paddling skills)
Grade 4: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe rocks, maybe a considerable drop, sharp maneuvers may be needed. (Skill Level: Whitewater Experience)
Grade 5: Whitewater, large waves, possibility of large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires precise maneuvering (Skill Level: Advanced Whitewater Experience)
Grade 6: Class 6 rapids are considered to be so dangerous as to be effectively unnavigable on a reliably safe basis. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and/or substantial drops that will impart severe impacts beyond the structural capacities and impact ratings of almost all rafting equipment. Traversing a Class 6 rapid has a dramatically increased likelihood of ending in serious injury or death compared to lesser classes. (Skill Level: Successful completion of a Class 6 rapid without serious injury or death is widely considered to be a matter of great luck or extreme skill)