Canoe Expedition Training Weekend
If you want to gain confidence to paddle in canoes to explore UK still waters independently and safely, this tutored course will give you the knowledge and skills to plan, prepare and travel on lakes, lochs and slow flowing rivers with confidence and safety.
Learn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills. Due to demand I am extending this course for an additional optional day. This course takes place in the heart of the English Lake District on England's second largest lake.
Key information
9am Saturday 18th to 4pm Monday 20th July 2026
Glenridding, Glenridding, Penrith CA11, UK
Book your spot here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FSIB
About the Event
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Cost: £250 per person plus canoe hire £50 per boat. Or £100 per person per day
Participants can join for 1, 2 or 3 days depending on their requirements.
This course will cover all the skills needed to undertake a multi-day canoe journey in UK waters. We will look at paddling skills, expedition planning and packing, and (optionally) wild camping on a lakeshore. Expert tuition and positive support will be provided to participants throughout the course.
Canoes and paddling equipment will be available to borrow for the course, but if you prefer to bring your own that is fine. Participants should bring their own camping equipment and stoves, although some equipment may be available to borrow for the event from our store by pre-arrangement.
The Saturday night will be based at Gillside campsite, but it is not required to stay there and the cost of this is not included in the price.
Saturday basic canoe paddling skills for efficient and enjoyable paddling on flat water. Saturday evening in the pub.
Sunday will cover more advanced journeying skills and safety and rescue. Finishing at 4pm.
Sunday night and Monday will be optional additional training to cover overnight camps and an introduction to moving water skills. This has been added as specific skills training for our River Spey trip in August.
Monday will be an introduction to moving water skills.
Food and accommodation are not included.
Course tutor: Stuart Lockton