Google Reviews
August 2023
Highly recommend!!! Fantastic time with Leigh out on the lake! He’s professional, smart, patient and knowledgeable. You’ll be happy you went. Also, the kayaking games he plays on the outing are an added bonus!
Thanks again Leigh! – Eileen & Eliot
August 2023
Fantastic afternoon with Leigh, great company, very knowledgeable and he made the day fun…..tall bloke, nice bloke, go see this bloke ….. – Iain
August 2023
Excellent experience, learned lots and had loads of fun, with little games, amusing conversation and great gear. Couldn’t ask for better. – Shirley
August 2023
Leigh was a great guide, a fountain of local knowledge and worldly stories, that made for a really enjoyable morning. The location was perfect for a day on the water kayaking – we certainly will be returning to Ullswater and would highly recommend taking to the water with this Tall Bloke! – Thomas & Eve
July 2023
Tall Bloke (Leigh) was such a good host and guide, we had a fantastic day! We had an awesome day and can’t recommend it enough! – Donna & Dave
July 2023
Amazing kayaking with an excellent guide. Me and my partner are novices but really enjoyed our time out on the lake with Leigh. – James & Claire
July 2023
Had a great time kayaking with Leigh, we were both complete beginners and he talked everything through and made it a really comfortable and enjoyable experience for both of us! Would highly recommend if you have wanted to try kayaking and to see and learn about the lakes, thank you Leigh! 🙂 – Kitty
June 2023
Had an absolutely incredible session, I honestly can’t recommend him enough. We had a early start and went over time a little so I could pick his brain and practice extra skills.
Amazing (as well as tall) bloke, great conversations throughout the session. Just do it – Charles
June 2023
Fantastic experience, would highly recommend. Leigh is a very experienced guide and we always felt safe and comfortable, he is very knowledgable and is super friendly. – Cathy
June 2023
Amazing morning on the Ullswater. Thanks to Leigh for informative and interesting chats and guiding us across the water. – Alice
June 2023
Highly recommend! Was a fantastic afternoon, Leigh was a great teacher and paddling companion (made two beginners feel very comfortable). Thank you! – Brendan
April 2023
Whatever your skill level is, Leigh provides a fun experience. If you are looking for a way to enjoy Ullswater whilst exchanging laughter and taking in the sun with others, a trip out on the kayaks is highly recommended. Thanks Leigh, for your great coaching, patience and sense of humour. – Tunda
April 2023
I have been on Leigh’s kayak tour three times now, and each time has been an absolute joy. I love bringing new friends along to share in the experience. Leigh is an excellent guide who is kind, patient, and skilled at teaching kayaking. He always ensures that everyone is comfortable and having a great time. – Yifan & friends.
April 2023
I recently had the pleasure of going kayaking on Ullswater lake with Leigh and it was an incredible experience that exceeded all my expectations. Leigh is a true expert in kayaking and his passion is truly contagious. He provided us with all the necessary equipment and safety briefing before we got on the water, and made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire journey. – Thomas & Beth
TripAdvisor Reviews
September 2023
We had such a fun and educational time while paddling along with Leigh. He taught us some great kayaking techniques, we did some fun games and learned a lot about the Lake District. The stunning views of the surrounding fells were really just a bonus to our lovely chats! Would highly recommend! – Lisa
September 2023
We had a wonderful morning with Leigh. It was a fun, informative and beautiful activity. Leigh was very thorough with safety briefing, all was catered for if we needed any gear. He was full of facts and local stories and also some fun activities. So glad we booked 🙂 – Patricia
August 2023
We had an amazing time! Beautiful scenery and enlightening stories about the local area and beyond!
The photos are a great souvenir and capture a fabulous experience. – Alison
August 2023
Leigh was brilliant. Everything was laid out for us, all the equipment, the itinerary, etc. We were given a thorough run through of all the basics and information we needed to know to be safe, and then we spent several hours on the water with him seeing the sights, learning some local knowledge, and chatting about everything under the sun.
Leigh is a brilliant guide who really knows his kayaking, and was a very attentive host for us. Definitely recommend this activity. – Ed & Sam
August 2023
We were staying on Ullswater and Tall Bloke Adventures was highly recommended by TripAdvisor. As he should be: this was great. – Chris
August 2023
We spent an amazing afternoon kayaking with Tall Bloke Adventure on Ullswater. He is great to chat with and we definitely recommend kayaking with Tall Bloke Adventure. – Jonathan & Muan
August 2023
Fantastic experience from beginning to end! Professional but fun! Everything was explained perfectly and in a friendly manner. Brilliant games and tasks along the way to teach us new skills. Accommodating and massively well prepared guy! Highly recommended. Katie & James
August 2023
Amazing experience! Leigh was a brilliant host who was very thorough and well prepared with waterproofs for us & equipment. We would recommend this kayaking trip to all family & friends, a very kind and funny man who is professional too. The lake was surrounded with an amazing view, we got to take some great pictures. Thanks Leigh !!!! 🙂 – Kieran & Riana
July 2023
What an amazing experience, Leigh was so professional, entertaining and determined to ensure we had the best possible Kayaking experience, which we did. I would certainly recommend giving Tall Bloke Adventures a go. – Andrew & Paula
July 2023
We had our first Kayaking experience today and it was amazing! Leigh took us out on Ullswater Lake and he was fantastic! He provided us with waterproofs, gloves, hat, life-jacket, which we hadn’t brought! We were worried about the bad weather or capsizing but he made us feel comfortable and confident instantly! You can tell Leigh is a veteran on the water and his experience shines through! He also gives you challenges on the Kayak so it’s not just coasting around. Leigh was so friendly and made it an exciting first experience. Will definitely be returning next time we’re in the area. – Luke & Bobbie
July 2023
We had a blast kayaking with Leigh and both agree that it was our favourite thing we did in the lakes. We were able to see a lot of the lake and also took part in challenges he set. He talked about the nature / history of the lake as we went round, in a way that was fun and easy going. Leigh made the whole group feel at ease despite our limited kayaking experience. Everything was clearly explained and rest was given in between tough paddling so it’s definitely we beginner friendly. – Olivia
June 2023
We enjoyed a lovely and relaxed morning on the lake with Leigh. The excellent briefing at the start meant we felt safe and relaxed throughout our paddle. We were blessed with beautiful weather, so thank you again Leigh for accommodating a date change to avoid the rain earlier in the week. We would definitely recommend Tall Bloke Adventures. – Jill
May 2023
What a brilliant kayaking experience with Leigh out on the lake today! We were taken away by the beautiful scenery and learnt lots about how to sail safely and efficiently as we were definitely novices!
Leigh was so laid back and whilst he had lots of places to show us within the lake like cool nooks and islands, he also allowed me and my partner to have input of where we would like to go- nothing was too much bother at all and time was no issue. – Stacey & Nathan
May 2023
This overall experience was amazing! Everything about it was great! We were a group of two and we were taught a bit how to kayak and how the wind works, we played different games, and had amazing photos taken of us!! – Lana & Simon
April 2023
This experience was magical, Leigh is so professional and experienced, we feel safe to do all the challenges and exploring without holding back or having any concerns. He prepared all the equipment, not only the kayak but also all the warm clothing, sun cream etc, just in case if you don’t have them. The location is incredible, and you will get a chance to explore the lack, the water, the wind. He also takes amazing photos, we loved every single pictures he took! Highly recommend this to all couples and families, with all kind of experience level, Leigh will take good care of you, don’t worry and just enjoy 🙂 – Chung-Lin & Andrew
February 2023
What a cracking morning Kayaking with my partner Neil. Leigh made the whole experience enjoyable with great use of local knowledge about the area As experienced kayakers we still learnt a few tips from Leigh and enjoyed the games which made the whole trip even more fun Leigh ensured we were safe and warm whilst we enjoyed the lake and it’s beautiful scenery We’d highly recommend booking whether your a beginner or experienced. – Sharron
Facebook Reviews
May 2023
July 2022
Fantastic experience with Leigh – great guidance, stunning scenery and lovely to hear more about the area – highly recommended.
Thank you! – Rachel
May 2022
We had an amazing time out on the kayak today with Leigh. would highly recommend to anyone visiting the lake district. He made us feel comfortable and safe. The combination off the fantastic views, Leigh’s games, story’s and his knowledge made it a perfect afternoon. 10 out of 10. – Terri-Jade
Airbnb Reviews
September 2023
Leigh was super easy to understand and made you feel safe and relaxed whilst having fun on the water and taking in the views. We kayaked on Ullswater and the landscape was breathtaking. We had a beautiful sunny day and the water was so still! Leigh was full of facts about the location (and the world in general!) and was fun to talk to whilst doing something that you don’t do every day! Would highly recommended. – Ruth
September 2023
We had a fabulous time kayaking with Leigh. He’s super helpful, has great chat and was very attentive to our needs. We would absolutely go again. – Karolina
August 2023
Not only was it a magical location to go out on, Leigh was really helpful in helping us actually learn to Kayak properly. He is very patient and supportive and I walked away feeling much more confident with my new skill. He was also a great host and excellent storyteller which entertained us for the day. – Suzy
July 2023
Leigh was so helpful and knowledgeable we had a great trip. – Melanie
June 2023
Was a very engaging experience and very unique from other kayaking experiences. Leigh was really friendly and informative. Such a surreal location for it. – Travis
April 2023
This experience was magical, Leigh is so professional and experienced, we feel safe to do all the challenges and exploring without holding back or having any concerns. He prepared all the equipments not only the kayak but also all the warm clothing, sun cream etc, just in case if you don’t have them. The location is incredible, and you will get a chance to explore the lack, the water, the wind. He also takes amazing photos, we loved every single pictures he took! Highly recommend this to all couples and families, with all kind of experience level, Leigh will take good care of you, don’t worry and just enjoy 🙂 – Chung-lin
March 2023
This was a surprise birthday booking for my husband and he loved it. It was my first time kayaking, Leigh was absolutely great he answered all my questions before I booked. Everything about the whole experience was magical. The location is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.- Neely
December 2022
Leigh was great, made us comfortable and so welcome. He is extremely knowledgeable and highly recommended. So much fun even in the December cold. The challenges set out were great and we enjoyed exploring the lake. – Mel
October 2022
Absolutely amazing experience, would strongly recommend for anyone. Leigh was a fantastic instructor and lovely to spend time with. – Oli
October 2022
Great fun in a beautiful location. Nice to do something other than fell walking up in the lakes. – Lorraine
October 2022
Amazing experience!! With someone who’s been kayaking before, I assumed I’d be in a large group and left to it but my assumption was completely wrong! Leigh was not only a great host with his bubbly personality but also taught me new skills that I can take with me on my next experience! I would 100% recommend. – Finlay