Can I bring my own kayak or canoe to Stanborough?
You may bring your own kayak or canoe along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Kayak sessions or one of our Paddle Club sessions.

Paddle Club
(16+ only)
Independent lake paddling sessions for 16+ only. Equipment hire included, SUP, Kayak, or Canoe. No instructor will be provided. All participants need to have attended an induction session beforehand in order to book.
Paddle Club Induction
£10
- Wednesdays commencing 23rd Apr - 17.15 to 17.45
Paddle Club
£10
- Saturdays commencing 12th Apr - 08.00 to 10.00
- Wednesdays commencing 23rd Apr - 18.00 to 20.00

Go Paddle
Adult & Youth Sessions (8 years+)
Do you already have some experience Paddle boarding or Kayaking and want to practice? We provide Kayaks, paddleboards, wetsuits & buoyancy aids or bring your own if you prefer. These exciting sessions, are for competent level paddlers. This is a participant led group session. If required, one of our experienced coaches will run through the essential techniques to get you manoeuvring your craft with ease.
£13 for 60 minutes - Bookable 14 days in advance
Please arrive 15 minutes before your session starts to allow time to get changed to maximise your time on the water
- Saturdays from 12th April - 10.30 to 11.30
- Tuesdays from 21st April - 16.30 to 17.30
- Thursdays from 23rd April - 16.30 to 17.30
Easter Holiday Sessions
- Wednesday 16th April - 10.00 to 11.00
- Wednesday 16th April - 13.00 to 14.00
- Wednesday 16th April - 15.00 to 16.00
Paddle Courses - Youth

Intro to Paddlesports - Youth
(8 to 16 years)
This is a perfect course for young people who want to gain some basic knowledge in paddle sports. This course is designed for people that have never paddled before or people who want to develop more confidence in their new hobby in a safe and supportive environment. The session is a balance of learning through games, practice and discussion to help develop basic paddle skills, water safety and an understanding of equipment. Participants will have an opportunity to try paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing.
3 hour course - £37
Kayaks/Canoes/Paddleboards + wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied
- 16th April - 09.30 to 12.30
- 29th May - 09.30 to 12.30
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.
Private Tuition
May - September: £66 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £22 per head.
October - April: £44 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £22 per head
Please use the contact us link below to check for availability and booking.
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