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Ennerdale Water, a Lake of Solitude
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Ennerdale Water, the most westerley lake in the Lake District, requires a free permit to canoe and kayak on, but in return provides an experience of scenic solitude. more...
Bassenthwaite. Canoe With the Ospreys
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
The most northerly of the lakes in the Lake District National Park, Bassenthwaite offers the canoeist the possibility of a sighting of the Lake District's ospreys. more...
Buttermere, a Majestic Mountain Lake
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Canoeing or kayaking on Buttermere requires the purchase of a permit and there is little easy access to the water, however the majestic setting is difficult to surpass. more...
Coniston Water. Swallows and Amazons Lake
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Coniston Water, in the past the site of Donald Campbell's fatal crash in "Bluebird," and the inspiration for Swallows and Amazons, now welcomes canoeists and kayakers. more...
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Ullswater in the Lake District National Park has a intricate shoreline of beautiful bays providing the canoeist with limitless opportunities for exploration. more...
Thirlmere, a Lakeland Reservoir
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Thirlemere is a reservoir in the Lake District which was formed over 100 years ago. Canoeing and kayaking is not permit controlled and access to the water is easy. more...
Wastwater, Canoeing in Britains Best View
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Wastwater, by public vote is "Britains best view." Canoeing here alongside Wasdale Screes, with views to the Scafells has a special character unique to the Lake District. more...
Derwentwater, the Closest Canoeing to Keswick
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Derwentwater, near Keswick in the Lake District National Park, offers canoeing and kayaking at the jaws of the Borrowdale Valley and in the shadows of Skiddaw mountain. more...
Lake District Canoeing and Kayaking
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Englands longest lake and the most visited lake in the Lake District. Windermere is the most popular lake for boating in the Lake District National Park. more...
Paddle the Finger Lakes Region of New York
By: Krista Sadlers
The Finger Lakes Region of New York offers plenty of flat-water paddling opportunities with more than 35 ponds and small lakes and over 370 miles of streams and rivers. more...
By: Krista Sadlers
Western New York offers plenty of flat-water paddling opportunities for beginners with more than 20 ponds and small lakes and over 250 miles of streams and rivers. more...
When is the Best Time of Year for a Canoe Trip?
In: Canoeing
By: Tom Houser
If you love the outdoors and everything that canoe trips bring, then the time of year is insignificant. But, if you had to pick the best time to go, then the fall is it! more...
Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT)
In: Canoeing
By: Krista Sadlers
The NFCT is a 740 mile canoe and kayak paddling trail connecting lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and portage trails between Old Forge, New York and Fort Kent, Maine. more...
In: Canoeing
By: Jane Hodgson
Family canoeing is an activity that is fun, healthy and encourages family team work. Some preparation will help make the kids' adventure memorable for everyone. more...
