What to do and see in North Yorkshire, England: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

How Stean Gorge is a natural wonder. A small tight gorge cutting its way through the limestone with caves, narrow paths and foot bridges. It also has a cafe, camp site and an outdoor activity center that caters for the public from 7 years to 70 + We provide many Outdoor Activities from our onsite Outdoor Activity Centre including Gorge Walking, Ghyll Scrambling, Abseiling, Caving, Canoeing, Canyoning and Yorkshires only Via Ferrata & Climbing Course. Accomodation - Camping available for upto 26 Pitch's, we also hire out pre erected tents. We have a selection of fire pits available on a 1st come basis and a large facilities block. There are also 2 x Bunkhouses to choose from one of which is located at Scar House Reservoir just a short drive from our site in Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5SF. Transport - If you are coming in a group we have 2, 16 seat minibus's which are available for hire.

Learn how to surf at Scarborough’s only ‘Surfing England - Centre of Excellence’ located roughly 20 feet from Scarborough’s North Bay, a great little beach break, that is perfect for learners. Opened in 2011, Dexter’s has always been the go-to surf shop for beginners and families. All surf lessons are provided by friendly and professional SLSGB Surf Rescue (Lifeguard) ISA surf instructors who are all first-aid trained and have an outstanding safety record. There is also RNLI Lifeguards patrolling the bay May-September. Dexter’s provides private and group surf lessons catering for all ages, sizes and abilities, all year round. Being the biggest surf shop in the area and owning huge stock of hire kit, the school can handle large groups easily, and offer fun-packed adventure days such as Stag and Hen parties, Corporate Events and University Surf Clubs! As well as surf lessons, Dexter’s also has a great selection of hire kit, you can rent surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards and kayaks!

From navigation to kayak/canoe, fancy that family canoe outing and picnic or just to enjoy the outdoors with the help of an experienced leader? Based in beautiful North Yorkshire within easy reach of the Dales and Moors, River Mountain Experience are providers of skills courses, instruction and guiding in Hillwalking, canoeing and kayaking, Nordic Walking, First Aid training and Leadership.

Watersports activity provider on the Yorkshire Coast. Come & try adrenaline fuelled adventure activities: Coasteering, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) & Dinghy Sailing. Contact us to arrange your personalised watersports adventure. Our Instructors will take you on an amazing tour of the Coastline including Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington and Flamborough. We cater for groups including schools, corporate and Stag & Hen.

We provide outdoor adventure experiences and Duke of Edinburgh Awards at various locations across North Yorkshire and the Lake District. We offer activities to both the general public and corporate businesses. Our mission is to inspire people to enjoy and experience all the great outdoors has to offer!

We are a small independent outdoor and adventurous activities provider offering Climbing, Abseiling, Canoe and Kayak Coaching, Mountain Walking, Navigation training and other outdoor skills courses. Catering for a wide range of ages and abilities and with our highly experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor team, we are confident your adventure with us will be one to remember.