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
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Professional coaching and guiding from a qualified PaddleUK Whitewater Coach/Leader
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Personal development plan & access to the Paddle365 mentorship group
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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
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Accommodation / food. We are happy to give recommendations on locations to stay / put you in contact with other course attendees to find group accommodation.
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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.
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Boat hire or equipment use. This can be supplied at a fee, just ask!
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Car parking fees or water access fees.
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Upcoming UK Whitewater Adventures
Snowdonia Grade 3 River Runner
North Wales boast some of the best whitewater in the UK, and with the right rainfall there's nowhere better to spend 4 days searching out an adventure. This course is designed to help you progress your Class2/3 whitewater kayaking to where you can feel happy and confident taking on the river with your friends.
Price
Duration
£400
4 Days
Starting Date
September 29, 2026
Northern England Grade 2/3 Adventure
Explore the joys of Northern England's finest grade 2/3 rivers. With many stretches of water to choose from in Yorkshire, Teesdale and Cumbria we will be sure to push your skills and have an absolute blast out on the water.
Price
Duration
£400
4 Days
Starting Date
October 12, 2026
Scottish Classics Week Grade 3/4
Explore some of the best whitewater that the UK has to offer on the classic runs that you've almost definitely heard of and maybe some more unfamiliar sections too.
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
£550
6 Days
Starting Date
October 25, 2026
Northern England Grade 3/4
Northern England is home to some fantastic UK Whitewater from the moorland runs of Yorkshire to the becks of the Lake District, this region screams to be explored by kayak.
Since most of the whitewater of Yorkshire and The Lakes fits into the grade 3 (+/-) bracket, it has increasingly become known as an intermediate level kayaker's paradise.
Price
Duration
£400
4 Days
Starting Date
November 9, 2026
Steep Creeking Fundamentals (N. England)
Tired of the 'Tuck up and Hope' kayaking strategy? Want to learn to actually feel in control of your boat on steep terrain?
We have put together a progressive program which will build on core skills for advanced whitewater.
Price
Duration
£300
3 Days
Starting Date
November 25, 2026
Snowdonia Grade 3 River Runner
North Wales boast some of the best whitewater in the UK, and with the right rainfall there's nowhere better to spend 4 days searching out an adventure. This course is designed to help you progress your Class2/3 whitewater kayaking to where you can feel happy and confident taking on the river with your friends.
Price
Duration
£500
5 Days
Starting Date
December 8, 2026
Scottish Classics Week Grade 3/4
Explore some of the best whitewater that the UK has to offer on the classic runs that you've almost definitely heard of and maybe some more unfamiliar sections too.
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
£550
6 Days
Starting Date
April 4, 2027
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!