6 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Scenic River Derwent canoe trip with rapids and guidance
Learn paddling skills in stable user friendly Venture Canoes
Expert guide ensures safety fun and memorable river adventure
Lunch stop at Cromford Mills for culture and relaxation
€ 29.83
This activity is managed by our trusted partner FareHarbor.
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Embark on an exhilarating canoeing adventure along a 14 kilometer stretch of the River Derwent, traveling from Matlock to Ambergate. This journey combines the beauty of the surrounding countryside with the excitement of navigating gentle grade one and two rapids. As you paddle through the twists and turns of the river, you will be surrounded by stunning scenery, including picturesque riverbanks and natural landscapes. The Venture Canoes provided are stable, user friendly, and easy to manoeuvre, allowing participants to quickly learn the basics of paddling and enjoy a safe and fun river experience. This adventure is suitable for beginners and those seeking a relaxing yet engaging way to explore the river.
Throughout the trip, an experienced river guide accompanies the group in their own canoe, offering hands on instruction and guidance to help you develop paddling skills while ensuring safety and enjoyment. A lunch stop at Cromford Mills provides a welcome break to stretch your legs and explore this beautiful world heritage site. The combination of gentle rapids, breathtaking scenery, expert guidance, and cultural discovery makes this canoeing experience memorable for families, friends, or anyone looking to connect with nature and enjoy an active day outdoors along the scenic River Derwent.
Canoe Tour
Paddle UK qualified guide
Photo and video of your adventure
All equipment like canoes paddles and buoyancy aids
Drybag for lunch and valuables plus helmet for rapids
Transport from our base to the start of your journey
Footwear
Lunch
Gratuities
Swimwear or quick dry clothing
Sturdy water shoes
Towel and warm dry clothes
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Hat
Water bottle
Participants should wear comfortable clothing suitable for water activity
Activity may be affected by weather or river conditions
This experience operates with a maximum of 14 participants
Participants must be aged above 9 years
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A great afternoon spent kayaking around Dublin bay. Learned plenty from kayak leader Philip and his team (Amy & Dan)
Went out this morning and Conditions were perfect 👌 All equipment needed was provided, well organised. Tour was informative and fun. My priority was seeing seals and I saw plenty. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. Thanks all!!
I did the 2pm tour with my Mum. It was amazing to see our coastline from a different point of view. We saw plenty of marine wildlife, including grey seals basking on rocks. It was a great workout and a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. Jenny's friendliness and welcoming nature added to the experience!
We did the 5:30pm tour and couldn’t recommend it highly enough! Signup was smooth, reasonable price, clear communication beforehand, easy access for beginners, topped off by amazing views (including seals and local birds) and an excellent guide — thanks Philip!
Great craic. Phil and James were brilliant, taking us out on an engaging and fun kayak tour of Dalkey island. Great focus on safety and making sure there were plenty of breaks so no one was left behind or struggling. If you’re doing this I’d recommend bringing old shoes with you!
