UK Whitewater Kayaking Adventure Courses

We have a firm belief that some of the best learning experiences you can ever have are when you're not even trying to learn. There is no substitute for experience, and our Whitewater Adventure Courses give you the fullest experience of what it means to be a true adventure kayaker.

Our coaches will be on hand to offer expert technical coaching input and confidence inspiring guidance to help you make the most of your time with us through awe inspiring days on the river.

Our Locations

We offer adventure courses in various places in the UK including Snowdonia, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the Scottish Highland. Each location offers amazing kayaking with differing styles of river and awe inspiring landscapes. You'll find more details below for each individual trip but here's a quick summary on the grades of river you'll expect to find and some examples for each (dependent on river levels and group ability).

Snowdonia River Runner::

Grade 3 - Glaslyn, Llugwy, Seiont

Advanced Snowdonia River Runner:

Grade 4 - Ogwen, Aberglaslyn, Conwy, Wnion

Northern England White Water:

Grade 3 - Leven, Kent, Tees

Scottish Classic Week:

Grade 4 - Etive, Orchy, Spean, Roy

What's Included?

All of our courses include the following. Check individual course details for exact info

Professional coaching and guiding from a qualified PaddleUK Whitewater Coach/Leader
Personal development plan & access to the Paddle365 mentorship group
Digital copies of any photos and videos from the trip

What's NOT Included?

Our courses generally don't include the following. Check individual course details for exact info

Accommodation / food. We are happy to give recommendations on locations to stay / put you in contact with other course attendees to find group accommodation.
Transport to and from the river. You should have your own means of transport, we can put you in contact with other course attendees to arrange car sharing if you wish.
Boat hire or equipment use. This can be supplied at a fee, just ask!
Car parking fees or water access fees.

Upcoming UK Whitewater Adventures

Snowdonia Advanced River Runner (g4)

North Wales boast some of the best advanced whitewater in the UK, and with the right rainfall there's nowhere better to spend 4 days intensively searching out the big stuff. This course is designed to help you progress in advanced kayaking to the point that you can step forward and go anywhere. We'll push for challenging moves and develop core techniques so that they can become instinctive. We aim to send you forward with the tools to keep progressing your paddling until you're pulling off stylish lines with the consistency of an expert.

Price

Duration

£400

4 Days

Starting Date

October 13, 2025

Scottish Classics Week (g3/4)

Fancy joining us on some of the best whitewater the UK has to offer? Want to learn the skills to allow you to tackle more complex and technical rapids without breaking a sweat? No problem. We've got you covered!

Scottish Whitewater Week is an improver whitewater course that aims to give you the skills to use the river, style your lines and learn the tactical and technical skills for harder, longer rapids.

Price

Duration

£500

6 Days

Starting Date

October 20, 2025

Private Bookings

Do you have a group who want to go on an amazing trip together? Maybe you have a different location in mind?

We are happy to arrange a whole range of private coaching trips around the world.

Send us an email detailing your ideal bespoke course, location and dates and we'll do our best to make it happen for you!

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