Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours in the UK: the 4 Best to Book

1.Paddleboarding Around Newquay’s Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Learn stand-up paddleboarding at Newquay Activity Centre, then follow an instructor along sheltered coves near Towan Head, the harbour, and Newquay Bay. You get a board, paddle, wetsuit, and buoyancy aid. No experience is needed, and the group is limited to eight people. Guide James may also add local wildlife and history to the outing.

“James was a great guide with a real interest and knowledge of wildlife and local history. I would say the Paddleboarding isn’t for the faint hearted actually, and if you’re unfit, even tougher. I was surprised how hard going it was on mildly choppy water, having only done it on still lakes and calm tropical sea before! Falling in with a helmet, life vest, wetsuit and trainers on wasn’t pleasant anlthough appreciate H&S takes priority for any of these businesses. Highlight was seeing an adult seal and a youngster which was totally unexpected. Would probably chose kayaking in future due to fitness level!”

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2.Bristol Paddleboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $62Best value

Join SUP Bristol for a 2.5-hour lesson and paddle around Bristol Floating Harbour. You’ll learn kneeling and standing techniques, turns, and self-rescue, then explore the waterways with a qualified guide. Groups are small, equipment and wetsuits are provided, and the session ends back at The Cottage with changing rooms and hot showers.

“We had an excellent session out on the water with Lexie - would deffo recommend! Booked for my best friend’s stag. A beautiful spot to paddle, and Lexie introduced some fun games too. Great value for money”

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3.Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Newquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join guides such as Rudi, James, Amy, Oleks, or Harrison W for a two-hour giant SUP trip from Newquay Activity Centre. You’ll wear a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, and paddle before heading to Newquay Bay. Paddle into coves and caves, hear local stories, and possibly spot seals, snorkel, or see a blowhole.

“Rudi was amazing and we got to see and swim with sea puppies it was awesome ! Water was lovely and warm our guide wAs really good he told us all the history and we had lots of fun !”

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4.Paddle Boarding on Derwent Water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet Woody at Derwent Water Jetties in Keswick, gear up in a wetsuit and buoyancy aid, then walk five minutes to the shore. After a short lesson, paddle across the lake while learning about Keswick, local history, and wildlife. Groups are limited to six, and the activity is offered in English.

“Woody brought the gear and guided us through a really fun paddle experience on Derwent Water. With hurricane Agnes slowly making her way to the Lake District, Woody guided us out onto the water. The winds picked up by the end of the outing, but Woody had engineered our trajectory such that we were blown back to our starting point by the gently increasing breeze.”

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