Paddleboarding Windermere

Explore lake Windermere aboard one of our stand up paddleboards.


0333 2203 106
Daily 9am - 5pm

Stand up paddle boarding

Stand up paddle boarding is a fast growing sport throughout the UK, brought to us from Hawaii.

The paddle board looks similar to a surf board and is propelled with a single blade paddle to move you through the water whilst in a standing or kneeling position. This activity is easy to learn and is great fun. Wetsuits included with hire.

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Paddleboard Hire Options

Stand Up Paddle Board Hire

Hire Period
Single Board
2 hours
£35

Prices include wetsuits and buoyancy aids – all you need is a swimming costume and a towel.

There is no minimum age to hire a board, however there must be someone at least 18 years old on the water to supervise.

Small group on a hire paddleboards on lake windermere

Paddle and Pizza Package

A choice of a single kayak or a paddleboard for 2 hour hire. A 12" stone baked pizza and dip of your choice.

Hire Period
Price
2 hours
£45

There is no minimum age to hire a board, however there must be someone at least 18 years old on the water to supervise.

Mega SUP Hire

Try our Giant Paddleboard! The board takes a maximum of 8 people. Minimum number required to book the board is 4 people. The price per person is £20. Hire period is 2 hours.

Price Per Group Size
Price
4 People
£80
5 People
£100
6 People
£120
7 People
£140
8 People
£160

Prices include wetsuits and buoyancy aids – all you need is a swimming costume and a towel.

There is no minimum age to hire the board, however there must be someone at least 18 years old on the water to supervise.

Group on the giant paddleboard on lake Windermere

Paddleboard Activities with an instructor

Mega SUP group session

Included Mega SUP, Wetsuit, Buoyancy aid and Instructor. 2 hour instructor lead fun, learning how to paddle and stay on the Mega SUP having fun, playing games and falling in. Ideal for families, groups of friends or Stag and Hen do's!

Duration: 2 hours
Price: 
£50 per person
Min - Max group size: 4 - 8 people

All enquiries regarding tuition please enquire via email.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Group falling off the giant paddleboard into lake Windermere

Paddleboard Guided Tour

Includes Paddleboard, Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid and Instructor. 2 hour guided tour of the Lake with an instructor teaching you how to paddleboard on lake Windermere. 

Duration: 2 hours
Price: £60 per person
Min - Max group size: 2 - 6 people

All enquiries regarding tuition please enquire via email.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Birds eye view of paddleboarders on lake Windermere

Watersports Bookings

Pre-booking is advised, both watersports equipment hire & activities can be booked online or by phone.


015394 39441
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm

Ask us about Windermere watersports

Ready to book watersports on Lake Windermere?

Whether you've booked an active Spa Day or paddleboarding, we're here to help throughout the year. Please get in touch if you have any questions before your session. See you out there!


015394 39441
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (open until 7pm on bank holidays and school holidays.)

Lake Windermere watersports FAQs

 

When is your Watersports Centre open?

Our Windermere Watersports Centre opens seasonally as follows:

  • The centre is open between April and October
  • During the season, our daily opening hours are 9am - 5pm
  • During school holidays, bank holidays open till 7pm
  • The centre is closed during the winter, from November until April

 

Will my session be cancelled in bad weather?

Before you arrive, please check our opening times and Terms and Conditions, plus parking information. Please be aware that all sessions are subject to availability and weather conditions.

If there is adverse weather on the day of your activity our centre team will call you first thing to let you know and offer alternative options.

 

Where is the Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay?

You can find us at the northern end of Windermere, on the A591 between the towns of Windermere and Ambleside. We have ample car parking on site. The nearest railway station is at Windermere (4 miles) and the centre is served by a number of bus routes.


Sat Nav: LA23 1LP
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The Watersports Centre
Low Wood Bay
Ambleside Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1LP

 

Where can I park?

Whether you're visiting us for paddleboarding or yacht hire on Windermere, you're welcome to park on-site. Our facilities include:

  • We have plenty of parking on site, free to customers.
  • Changing rooms and showers
  • Equipment hire
  • A small shop selling refreshments and watersports equipment

 

Can I launch from your Windermere jetty?

Yes, day launching is available at our Windermere Watersports Centre. Here's what you need to know:

  • We charge £35 per powered craft and £15 per unpowered craft
  • Day launching is available during our opening hours of 9 - 5pm
  • Parking is included with this charge.
  • Please report to the Watersports reception to complete a day launch form and pay upon your arrival

 

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs are welcome on-site but must be on leads. At the owners' risk, dogs are allowed on:

  • Motor boats
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • Pedalo
  • Sailing boats

Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on:

  • Paddleboards
  • Wakesurfing and kneeboarding boats

 

if I need to cancel?

We understand that sometimes, life gets in the way! 

If you need to cancel your watersports on Windermere, please contact the centre directly, either by phone 015394 39441 or email at watersports.lowwood@englishlakes.co.uk. To receive a full refund for your activity, please get in touch at least 72 hours before your booking is due to start.

If you cancel within 72 hours of the activity starting, you will not receive a refund.

 

What are your terms and conditions?

Our General Conditions for watersports and boat hire on Windermere are as follows:

You are willing to comply with all safety regulations, instructions and notices.

Safety is paramount to all our activities. However, watersports adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and you accept that there are risks.

Buoyancy aids will be provided for each member of your party and must be properly worn during the activity.

The Company shall not be liable for any loss; this extends to loss or damage to personal property, vehicles and harm to persons on the premises or using the facility equipment.

You can find the full list of Terms & Conditions.

General Conditions

1. I am willing to comply with all safety regulations, instructions and notices.
2. Safety is paramount to all our activities, however watersports adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and I accept that there are risks.
3. Buoyancy aids will be provided for each member of the party and must be properly worn during the activity.
4. The Company shall not be liable for any loss; this extends to loss or damage to personal property, vehicles and harm to persons on the premises or using the facility equipment.

Bookings

5. Bookings cannot be confirmed without full payment of the activity fee.

6. All payments must be made prior to arrival.

7. All activity prices include VAT at 20%.

Safety

8. Safety is paramount to all our activities, however watersports and adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and there are risks.

9. Customers must comply with all safety regulations and instructions given by the Centre and its staff.

Cancellations by the customer

10. All cancellations must be given directly to the centre either by phone or in writing at watersports.lowwood@englishlakes.co.uk more than 72 hours prior to their booking.

11. If you cancel up to 72 hours before the activity a full refund will be given for the activity. If you cancel within 72 hours of the activity no refund will be given. 

12. Any bookings that are transferred are classed as cancelling and creating a new booking and fall within the cancellation policy.

Cancellation by Low Wood Watersports Centre

13. The Centre reserves the right to cancel an activity at any time where it believes there to be unsuitable conditions or unmanageable risks.

14. Where an activity has to be cancelled we will offer clients a full refund of the activity fee paid or an alternative activity.

15. The Centre cannot accept any liability for any costs or expenses you may incur as a result of a cancellation.

Personal Information

16. Personal information collected by the Centre will be used only in the administration of your activity and will not be used for marketing or passed on to any third parties.

17. Photographs may be taken during our activities can be used in our marketing materials only with consent.

Hire Conditions

18. I understand that boat hire is unsupervised and I am responsible for the safety of myself and my party.

A parent or legal guardian over 18 years old must accompany under 18s at all times during the hire.

Those under the age of 18 years must be closely supervised by a responsible adult.

19. If I lose or damage the boat, any part of it or any other equipment supplied I shall pay the Centre the repair or replacement cost.

20. If I over-run the times which I have booked each additional hour or part thereof will be charged at £50.

21. Any incident or accident must be reported to the Centre immediately.

22. Equipment hired may not be used for any commercial purpose.

23. Boats/ equipment will be checked on return and if damaged charges will be made.

Motor Boat Hire

24. Boats must not be driven within 100 metres of the shore, within areas marked by
red buoys, or within 50 metres of any other craft.

25. Motor boats may only be driven by persons over the age of sixteen.

26. No swimming from the motor boat.

Sailing Dinghy Hire

27. I am responsible for rigging, launching and recovering the boat.
28. Boats may only be used within the sailing area, which is defined as the area of the lake which is visible from Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. 

Our boats and operators are licensed and inspected by Westmorland and Furness Council as required under the Public Health Act 1907, Section 94.

Windermere Webcam

The Watersports Centre is situated on lakeshore lawns. Take a look at our handy webcam for a sneak peek of the ever-changing views over Windermere and Langdale Fells.

The Weather-station

Planning on going out on Lake Windermere? Check a range of statistics from the Watersports & Marina's weather station.

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