Boat Hire

Boat Hire on Ullswater

Our Boat Hire on Ullswater is run from a stunning lakeshore location, and our usual hire area includes 3 beautiful islands and numerous beaches. Perfect for exploring and picnics!

Our fleet of sailing boats, Canadian canoes, canoe rafts (perfect for families) and kayaks may be hired for any period from an hour to a full day. Safety boat cover is provided. Buoyancy aids are provided and we ask that they are worn at all times.

Hire is normally restricted to the (quite extensive) area that is within range of our rescue boat and our field of view. Please listen to the hire briefing as we may need to restrict this area in the event of poor weather.

(Sorry, no power boats, inflatables or rowing boats are available)

Sailing Boat Hire

We have sailing dinghies for every ability and temperament, and if you hanker after a more traditional approach then try one of our ‘Traditional boats’. These tend to offer a more sedate sail and are ideal for families.

Canoe, Raft & Kayak Hire

Our canoes are ‘Canadian’ style open canoes for two or three people. They are made of tough plastic and are easy to paddle. We can raft 2 canoes together, great for extra stability, families with small kids etc. We also have 1 and 2 person sit-on kayaks for the more adventurous who don’t mind getting wet.

(well behaved dogs are allowed at your own risk)

1 person Kayak

children paddling kayaks on Ullswater
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Single person, sit on top Kayaks. Great for exploring the lake shores and islands.

1 hour £20

3 hours £50

Full day £85

Double Kayak

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Two person, sit on top Kayaks for the more adventurous paddler who doesn’t mind getting a bit wet! 

1 hour £25

3 hours £60

Full day £105

Canoe / Canoe Raft

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 ‘Canadian’ style open canoes for 2/3 people. We can also raft 2 canoes together, great for families!

1 hour £25

3 hours £60

Full day £105

Topper Topaz

A student sails a single handed Topper Topaz Dinghy on Ullswater
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Fun, fast singlehander with a simple rig, similar to the Laser Pico. Great for kids. 

3 hours £70

Full day £125

Laser 1

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Fast exciting singlehander, suited to sailors with experience in sailing similar boats. 

3 hours £70

Full day £125

Seafly Dinghy

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Very responsive, stable 14ft dinghy, a delight to sail! 

3 hours £85

Full day £145

Laser Stratos

Students learning to sail a Laser Stratos Dinghy on Ullswater
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Faster and larger than the Seafly dinghy at 16ft. 

3 hours £85

Full day £145

Traditional Boat

A group sail a Traditional Boat on Ullswater as part of a Team Building Activity
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Very stable, beautiful boats with traditional gaff rig. 17ft – can carry up to 5 people.

3 hours £110

Full day £190

Had a lovely morning sailing on Ullswater in one of the traditional boats. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Stunning scenery and so peaceful. Will definitely visit again!

Heather G [ traditional sailing boat hire ]