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Starting from the North side of The Lake District, we are offering a brilliant White Water Rafting Trip with some of the best views in England.
Duration:
Approximately 4-4.5 hours (around 3 Hours on the water)
Meeting is usually at Lazonby Campsite, Lazonby, Penrith CA10 1BL. Please do not come to us without a booking as we move around.
We will transport back you to the start after your rafting experience.
About:
Starting from the North side of The Lake District, we are offering a brilliant White Water Rafting Trip with some of the best views in England.
This trip should last around 5 hours, with just over 3.5 hours of that being on the river. The rest of the time includes being given the kit, getting changed, a safety briefing and coming back to the start.
It is suitable from age 8 upwards. The meeting point will vary according to river levels.
Our tours and activities:
Lake District White Water Rafting is a fantastic Adventure Day Out with your family, friends or colleagues. We run on various rivers in, and around, The Lake District – to give you a brilliant time, whatever the weather!
Whether you’re here for the day, or on holiday, we can make your visit to The Lake District a brilliant and safe Adventure Day Out.
We recommend that you look at our FAQ page.
What to bring:
a. Any medication which could be required
b. Trainers which can get wet. These need to have a good treaded sole and be securely fitted (wet suit boots with smooth soles are not appropriate, neither are flip flops or crocs)
c. Swimwear and a towel
d. A Go-Pro/ or equivalent. These can only be worn on a chest harness, we will not be able to mount anything on the helmets (Please bring your own chest harness if you're wanting to wear your Go-Pro)
e. The ability to swim
f. A basic level of fitness and a spirit of adventure
Requirements and additional information:
• We raft on natural rivers - every trip can be different. We are reliant on water levels. In periods of prolonged dry weather, then sometimes a trip can be gentler. If we have a prolonged wet spell, the rapids can be bigger. We continue to raft in most weather conditions, whether there’s rain, sun or snow. Rapids increase and decrease in size depending on river level. Typically the rapids on this rafting adventure are much smaller in the summer months. We raft in low and high water. We will update you the day before your trip if there is any change to the location. Please make sure that we have all ways to contact you in the event of river changes the day before your trip.
• Each participant must be able to swim
• Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid and Safety Helmet will be provided
• Closed shoes must be worn and are not provided. Please wear trainers which can get wet. These need to have a good treaded sole and be securely fitted (wet suit boots with smooth soles are not appropriate, neither are flip flops or crocs)
• Shared Rafts - Groups are divided up onto rafts on the day, and this is decided by the raft guide in accordance with water conditions. Whilst we try not to separate families, there are times when it is required. A child would not travel without an adult from their booking. Rafts will travel in a convoy and there is plenty of fun and interaction between rafts.
• Private Rafts - Those on a Private Raft will not be separated.
The exact starting point of the tour will be confirmed by email and / or telephone prior to the tour departure.
Booking Notes
Thank you for booking our North White Water Rafting Adventure!
The White Water Rafting lasts for approximately 4/5 hours, with around 2/3 hours on the river (times can vary with water levels/ head winds) please be mindful this trip doesn't have changing facilities, it's very rural!
## Requirements and additional information:
We will be in touch the day before to confirm your final location and to provide you with a contact number for the day. In the meantime, here’s an overview and some details to help you to plan your trip:
Rafts travel in convoy with a fully qualified raft guide, to give instructions, and to keep everyone safe.
Groups are sometimes divided across rafts on the day, and this is decided by the raft guide, in accordance with water conditions. We will always try to keep families together. There is lots of fun and interaction between the rafts! Those who book on a Private Raft would not share a raft or be split up.
We provide a free shuttle/ minibus to get to or return from the river
The timing is not an exact science, and adventurers have been known to get carried away having fun! We do not recommend booking gourmet dinners after your White Water Rafting Adventure, as any delays would impact your booking. We recommend a self-catering meal, or enjoying the local cuisine from the nearby pubs. We also don’t recommend booking a strenuous activity straight after the White Water Rafting, unless you are confident of your group’s capabilities.
We recommend that you take a look at our FAQ page https://lakedistrictwhitewaterrafting.co.uk/white-water-rafting-faqs
Final confirmation about location, contact numbers and anything else will be emailed 24 hours before your trip.
Requirements and additional information:
• A fully experienced raft guide will be on every raft
• No previous experience required! A full safety briefing will be given before your adventure!
• Everyone must weigh under 20 stone/127 kilogram
• Passengers must be able to swim
We provide:
• Wetsuit (although you’re welcome to bring your own as long as it’s not a shortie)
• Buoyancy Aid
• Safety Helmet
• Life Jacket
• Fully Qualified Raft Guide
• Expert Tuition
• Free Shuttle Ride (to the river and back – when required)
• Dry Jackets are added in the Winter Months
What to bring:
• Swimwear & Towel
• Personal Medication (any which could be required)
• A Go-Pro (or any equivalent) – these cannot be mounted on helmets so must be worn on a chest harness. Please bring your own body harness if you wish to film it
• Trainers which can get wet (these need to have a good treaded sole and be securely fitted – wet suit boots with smooth soles are not appropriate, neither are flip flops or crocs)
• Most importantly, a spirit of fun and adventure!
Cancellation Policy
We offer a full refund until one calendar month before your trip.
All cancellations/ reschedules must be done via email: hi@lakesrafting.co.uk.
Cancellations/ reschedules with less than one month’s notice will incur a fee of 50% of the cost of the booking cost.
No refund will be given for cancellations made within 7 days of a trip, or for no-shows.
Water, weather and river conditions are outside of our control. We will update you the day before your trip if there is a change to the meeting location. Please make sure that we have all ways to contact you in the event of river changes the day before your trip.
If we are unable to raft for any reason, then we will issue a gift certificate to use within 12 months.
