Frequently Asked Questions

We had the most fantastic experience on our kayak tour with Leigh. He’s incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely takes the time to get to know you, which makes the whole tour feel personal and relaxed. We laughed the entire time and came away with such great memories.

– Amy - April 2026

I booked Leigh’s kayaking tour as a birthday treat for my husband, and it turned out to be really memorable! From the moment we arrived, Leigh created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making us feel comfortable. What really stood out was how unique the whole tour felt. It’s a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and connection.

– Ayo - April 2026

Lovely tour guide. Very interesting conversations. Good value for money as all gear was provided. He has a genuine passion for his job which made the experience much more enjoyable. I will be recommending it to all my family and friends.

– Callum - April 2026

A fun, unique kayaking outing thoughtfully curated by a very knowledgeable guide. Leigh is welcoming and well prepared to ensure a safe and entertaining experience.

– Carol - April 2026

Leigh was absolutely fantastic! Such a friendly fella and made us both feel at ease for our first kayaking experience. It was such a lovely day and we would totally recommend it to anyone considering this

– Vicki - April 2026

Thank you Leigh for a fantastic fun time and professional instruction. We both had a great time and we would highly recommend this experience.

– Meg - April 2026

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The best sat nav prompt for the entrance gate is : Glenridding Bridge

The What3words address is : ///branded.endlessly.glimmers
For Morning & Evening trips :

Free parking at Glenridding Sailing Centre is usually available all year for the Morning & Evening trips.

For Afternoon trips :

Easter, May, June & September :

During this period please park in the village on weekends and Bank Holidays for afternoon tours.

July & August :

During this period please park in the village on all days for afternoon tours.
Give them to me. They will be locked in a safe place in my car. The sailing centre is a very secure place and it’s good idea not to take them out onto the lake.
By far the best way is email.

[email protected]

All trips are booked online. If you’ve just tried to call me on a morning, for a trip the same afternoon, apologies, I’m probably out on the water, and there is no further availability today.
Please check for tomorrow. The booking system is, automatically, always up to date.
Guest experiences on previous trips have demonstrated that if any of the following applies, these trips are not suitable due to comfort.
1. A BMI of 26 or over.
2. Weigh 102 KG (16 Stone) or over.
3. Regards young kids, the boats are a lot larger than children’s outdoor activity centre boats. Many parents have struggled on a windy day when sharing with a young child. This is unfair on everyone ( other guests, the child, the parent ).
If any of these apply, maybe check out hiring a rafted canoe or a ‘ Sit-on-Top ‘ from Glenridding Sailing Centre.
Yes, however from early December to Mid-March please use the toilets in the village or elsewhere.
Yes, no problem. Please email me with this request and I’ll change the booking system to enable it.

[email protected]
I’ll send them through WhatsApp as soon as the trip is finished.

I’ll send them via email if you don’t use WhatsApp.
It was Patrizia’s idea.

I am quite tall. 6 ft 7 in, or 201 cm.
A bottle of water, any meds, and snacks if you want. They’re not essential, but I’ll be giving you a deck bag if you want to store anything in there. If you don’t bring chocolate, I’d appreciate it. It tends to melt all over the bag.

That’s it really.

It’s a very, very good idea to leave your phone onshore and let me take the photos / videos.

I will take plenty, and will only put one of them on Social Media if you are ok with me doing so. As a standard rule, I never put any photos of under 18’s on any platform.