Canoeing and Kayaking

The kayaking lake at Tallington provides an clean good quality venue for paddle sport enthusiasts, with changing and shower facilities. The Watersports Centre facilities are open daily from April 1 to September 30 from 9.30am to 6.30pm.

All courses are run by fully qualified instructors and our fleet boasts a range of both one person and two person Tootega sit-on-top kayaks, Perception Sonic closed cockpit kayaks and Venture two person canoes. The sit-on-top kayaks can be hire by the hour.

 

Sit-On-Top Hire - Apr to Sep

Cost £15 single kayak per hour.

Cost £30 double kayak per hour.

With three sizes of sit-on-top kayak to choose from to enjoy your time on the water:

Small – ideal for the people up to the weight of up to 95Kg
Large– ideal for the people up to the weight of up to 125Kg
Double– ideal for a maximum of two people with a combined weight of up to 185Kg

Kayak Party - Apr to Sep

Why not book a Kayak Birthday Party? Minimum of six people required, prices are per person, large groups are welcome. Cost £16 each per hour. Please email sailing@tallington.com

Terms and Conditions Apply

All participants must complete a disclaimer before entering the water for the first time. Activity Disclaimer please click here.

Cancellation or alteration of bookings must be provided with a minimum of 48 hours notice to allow transfer, or credit note. No refunds given.

By purchasing online tickets/making an online booking you agree to the rules of the park. You also agree to the Activities Venture Ltd Agreement Terms and Conditions, these are available to view on the website and can be directly supplied if requested.

Sit-On-Top Kayak Hire

Canoe Kayak Launch Rules

Access to Tallington Lakes and use of all facilities is strictly at the individuals risk. Tallington Lakes will not accept liability for any accident or injury however caused and please note the lakes are not supervised. Launch rules:

  • All owners must register and obtain an annual  Launch Permit.
  • Temporary registration and  launch permits are available.
  • In order to register, all owners must provide an original and valid certificate of insurance detailing levels of cover (usually a minimum of £500,000 of third party cover).
  • Only approved inflatables, kayaks and canoes allowed to launch on our lakes. Please check here.
  • Crafts may only be launched in their designated area on lake 3.
  • All paddlers  are required to wear CE approved buoyancy aids whilst on the water (minimum 50N).
  • No craft is permitted on the lake between the hours of 10pm (or dusk, whichever is sooner) and 8.00 am.
  • No dogs or pets are allowed in/on the water.
  • Tallington Lakes reserves the right to revoke launch rights at any time without warning, reason or reimbursement.
  • Never paddle after consuming alcohol, using drugs or, when intoxicated.
  • Please note that there is an element of danger when participating in watersports or when in the vicinity of water.
  • All Participants must complete a disclaimer before entering the water for the first time.

Canoe Kayak Annual Launch Fees

Customers wishing to launch their own craft will need insurance and purchase a launch permit from the Main Office.

From 01 April to 31 March

Annual Launch Fee  £90

 

Canoe Kayak Day Launch Fees

Customers wishing to launch their own craft will need insurance and purchase a launch permit from the Main Office.

Day Launch Fee £10

Approved/Not Approved Inflatable Canoe Kayak List

Approved Inflatable Canoe Kayak List

Aqua Glide Blackfoot Angler Series
Aqua Glide Chelan Series
Aqua Glide Chinook Series
Aqua Glide Deschutes Series
Aqua Glide McKenzie Series
Aqua Glide Navarro Series
Aqua Glide Noyo Series
Aqua Marina Laxo
Aqua Marina Memba
Aqua Marina Tomahawk
Aqua Planet 1, 2
Bluewave Glider
Cressi Namaka
Driftsun Rover
ITIWIT 1, 2, 3
Sevylor Adventure, Adventure 2
Sevylor Alameda
Sevylor Charleston
Sevylor Colorado
Sevylor Hudson
Sevylor K2
Sevylor Madison
Sevylor Ottawa
Sevylor Rivera
Sevylor Tahaa
Sevylor Tahiti, Tahiti S, Tahiti Plus 2
Sevylor Waterton
Sevylor Yukon
SUPremacy Tourer
Tango Z-Series
Tidal King Premium
Vanku Safari
WMQ Excursion Pro

Not Approved Inflatable Canoe Kayak List

Intex Explorer Series
Andes Inflatable
Bestway Hydro Force Cove Champion
Hydro Force Lite Rapid 2
AB Tools Lite
Advanced Elements
SeaFlo
Freein
Underwater Lite Rapid 2
Out Sunny Kayak
Seago Quebec
Geezy Cruiser
Aquatec Ottawa
XQMAX 2
Crivit 2
Crane TR 5.0

If in doubt, please contact the Watersports Centre or email: sailing@tallington.com