North Lakes Adventure

🌿 A River Like No Other

Lake District White Water Rafting takes you through the stunning sandstone cliffs of the Eden Valley – a landscape more like a Canadian salmon river than anything you’d expect to find in England.

🚣 What to Expect on the Day

After a full safety briefing, rafts travel in convoy, each with a fully qualified guide who gives clear instructions and keeps everyone safe. Expect plenty of interaction and laughter between rafts – it’s a shared adventure from start to finish.

We also provide a free shuttle to or from your car, depending on the route.

🕒 How Long Does It Take?

We run on natural rivers, so every trip is a little different:

• After heavy rain, the rapids can run fast – the quickest we’ve completed all seven miles is just over an hour.
• In summer, when river levels are lower, time on the water can stretch up to three hours, including a drink stop, river games, and an optional white water swim (conditions allowing).
• On average, the total experience lasts around 4.5 hours, including arrival, changing, briefing, a short walk to the river, rafting, and shuttle time.

🌦 Weather & Clothing

We raft in all waters – high or low – and all weathers: rain, sunshine, even snow. We provide thick winter wetsuits, plus dry jackets in colder months to keep you warm and toasty.

We believe there’s no such thing as bad weather – just bad clothing!

💪 Fitness & Planning

White water rafting is exhilarating and physical, but suitable for all fitness levels – and we’re well used to helping children too. Although it’s a half-day activity, we recommend keeping the rest of your day relaxed.

Timings can vary, so please avoid booking back-to-back plans or gourmet dinners an hour’s drive away. If you’re rushing, it can spoil the magic – not just for you, but for everyone else too. Take your time, get lost in it. 🌊

A local pub or self-catered meal is a great (and tastier) choice – and the food around here is ace! Especially at The Fox and Pheasant in Armathwaite.

⭐ Who It’s For

This is our top-rated experience, loved by:

• Families
• Friends
• Couples
• Corporate teams
• Stag & hen groups

Basically, anyone after a fun, shared day out in the great outdoors! A one-of-a-kind mix of natural beauty, connection, and adventure.

🔔 Important Information

• All bookings must be made online
  • We don’t have a fixed riverside office – we move around based on river conditions
  • Please don’t turn up without a booking – we’d hate for you to have a wasted journey!

💙 We Can’t Wait to Welcome You on the Water!

• 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)
• Swimwear & Towel
• Personal Medication (any which could be required)
• If you wish to bring A Go-Pro (or any equivalent) please bring your own body harness as they cannot be mounted on helmets
• The ability to swim and be comfortable in water wearing a buoyancy aid

Most importantly, a spirit of fun and adventure!

• Wetsuit
• 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
• Free Car Parking (North Lakes Only)