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Kayaking/Canoeing

Can I bring my own kayak or canoe to Stanborough?

You may bring your own kayak or canoe along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Kayak sessions. 

Paddle Club

(16+ only)

Independent lake paddling sessions for 16+ only. Equipment hire included, SUP, Kayak, or Canoe. No instructor will be provided. All participants need to have attended an induction session beforehand in order to book.

Paddle Club Induction

£10

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Paddle Club 

£10

  • Alternate Saturday Mornings until 14th Dec  - 09.30 to 11.00
 
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choose "Book Watersports" then "Other Group Activities"
 
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Book Paddle Club or Paddle Club Induction on Website

Go Paddle
Adult & Youth Sessions (8 years+)

Do you already have some experience Paddle boarding or Kayaking and want to practice? We provide Kayaks, paddleboards, wetsuits & buoyancy aids or bring your own if you prefer. These exciting sessions, are for competent level paddlers. This is a participant led group session. If required, one of our experienced coaches will run through the essential techniques to get you manoeuvring your craft with ease.

£13 for 60 minutes - Bookable 14 days in advance


Please arrive 15 minutes before your session starts to allow time to get changed to maximise your time on the water

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Paddle Courses - Youth

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Intro to Paddlesports - Youth

(8 to 16 years)

This is a perfect course for young people who want to gain some basic knowledge in paddle sports. This course is designed for people that have never paddled before or people who want to develop more confidence in their new hobby in a safe and supportive environment. The session is a balance of learning through games, practice and discussion to help develop basic paddle skills, water safety and an understanding of equipment. Participants will have an opportunity to try paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing.

3 hour course - £37

Kayaks/Canoes/Paddleboards + wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

9th April   - 09.30 to 12.30
16th April - 09.30 to 12.30
29th May  - 09.30 to 12.30

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter. (You may need to use a laptop as the filter option doesn't always show on mobile devices).

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HOLIDAY CLUB

Paddle & Activity Sessions

(8 to 16 years)

These are sessions suited to autumn for young people who want to have fun paddling as well as some additional land based activities.

Bushcraft & Paddle Afternoon

3 hour session - £37

Bush craft, fire making, nature walk, den building & canoeing

Canoes, wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

  • 15th April - 13.30 to 16.30

Holiday Club Paddle & activity days

1 day session - £55

A whole day of fun filled activities including at least one watersport each day, other activities include team games, scavenger hunts, raft building and more! Each activity day has a different selection of activities to keep you busy, why not book all three to experience all the fun.

All equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids is supplied

Holiday Club Paddle & Activity Day

  • 10th April - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 17th April - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 27th May  - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 28th May  - 09.30 to 16.30
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.
Click here to book Paddle & Activity courses

Private Tuition

May - September: £66 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £22 per head.

October - April: £44 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £22 per head

Please use the contact us link below to check for availability and booking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own kayak or canoe to Stanborough?

You may bring your own kayak or canoe along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Kayak sessions. 

Is safety cover provided?

On water safety cover is provided by our qualified team during every watersports session at Stanborough.

What should I bring with me?

Soft soled sturdy shoes (please note these may get wet and muddy); old trainers, wet shoes or crocs are best, no sandals or flip flops

A complete change of clothing, including socks & underwear: swim wear and a t-shirt to wear in the water 

Sun hat, sun cream and water bottle on warmer days

Layers of lightweight clothing to be worn under a wetsuit on colder days

A lightweight waterproof jacket

A towel 

If you wear glasses you will need a strap to keep them secure

Do I need to wear a wetsuit?

Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied by us; you are welcome to wear your own wetsuit if you prefer. Wetsuits are optional in hot weather.

Do courses still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, all courses and sessions still go ahead during the rain - you are going to get wet anyway! Sessions will only be cancelled in cases of dangerous environmental conditions (i.e. lightning storms, serious fog).

Is there anywhere to change and leave my belongings?

We have changing rooms and hot showers for your comfort & convenience.

A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside so please avoid bringing any valuable items with you.

Parking

We operate a camera parking system; you get 20 minutes free to drop off and pick up your child

A reduced parking rate is available for Adults taking part in booked activities; please speak to our team on arrival before paying for your parking.  

If you are registered with Hozah automatic payments, please contact us at stanborough@gll.org at least 48 hours before your visit so that we can apply your discount.

Please note we are unable to refund Hozah auatomatic payments 

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