Kayak Hire (1 hour) on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure

About

We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere.  From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and kayak hire.

Journeying in one of the sit on top kayaks is a perfect way to explore the small islands and bays of Graythwaite Estate’s private shoreline.  We feel no visit to the Lakes is complete without some time on the water and this is an ideal way to do just that.  As with all our watersports, the sit on top kayaks are available for an instructed experience or if you’re competent you can simply hire the boats and go off to enjoy your own adventure. If to hire the kayaks(s) may be your preference, rather than opting for an instructed session, we’ll help get you on the water, give you tips to get you started and provide water safety cover, so you’ll feel looked after.  These boats are paddled with double-bladed paddles, they’re super steady, great fun and a popular choice. 

The single seaters are spacious enough for 1 person with a dry bag and / or picnic.  The double seaters comfortably hold 2 people with space for a dry bag and / or picnic.  We require at least one adult in your party to be on the water with guests under 18.  You can opt for a 1 or 2-hour hire or may prefer a half day adventure (4-hours).

Guests to Graythwaite Adventure can enjoy a variety of other awesome land and water-based experiences; 4x4 off-road driving, archery, axe throwing, clay pigeon shooting, bushcraft, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding and RIB boat tours. Land-based activities are available all year, watersports April to October. Experience : Explore : Escape.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at our Watersports Site, please make use of our free parking before meeting with one of our friendly and experienced instructors at the watersports hub.  Following introductions, we’ll kit you out with buoyancy aids.  We provide all the equipment; kayaks, paddles, and buoyancy aids whether you book a lesson or hire only.  We’ll run through the basics and answer any questions you have before helping you set off.  How far you venture depends on your experience and the weather conditions on the day.  Wetsuits aren’t necessary, unless you plan to swim, although it’s likely you’ll get a wet bottom, so we recommend bringing a change of clothes.  Please note, if you’re not entirely confident to hire a kayak, we’d recommend one of our instructed sessions.  Hires are available for 1-hour, 2-hours, or 4-hours.

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