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Are you ready to take your kayaking skills to the next level? Our kayak lessons in Chester offer personalised instruction tailored to your needs, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced paddler looking to hone specific skills. Join us for a fun and informative session on the beautiful River Dee, guided by our expert instructor.
Your session begins with an introduction and safety briefing where you’ll meet your instructor and discuss your goals for the lesson. Next, we’ll set up the equipment, ensuring you’re fitted with all the necessary gear, or using your own if you prefer.
On the water, you’ll practice paddling techniques, manoeuvres, and essential safety skills under the guidance of our expert instructor. Throughout the lesson, you’ll receive personalised feedback and tips to help improve your kayaking skills.
Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced techniques, our structured approach ensures you get the most out of your time on the river.
The River Dee is the perfect place for your first kayaking adventures. As it winds from its source in Snowdonia to Liverpool Bay, it navigates through great lakes, beautiful meandering flats, man-made waterfalls, and natural rapids from whitewater grade 1 to grade 4.
Our calm water activities take place in the city of Chester, where the River Dee flows past the city's famous historic 1st-century Roman walls and meets the incoming tide from the sea.
No prior kayaking experience is necessary. Basic swimming ability is recommended, however we will supply a buoyancy aid for your safety.
We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, personalised instruction that caters to all skill levels. Our experienced instructors are passionate about kayaking and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in a safe and enjoyable environment.
We also provide comprehensive equipment, ensuring you have everything you need for a great session on the water.
Wear clothing that will keep you warm and comfortable on the river. Bring a change of clothes and a towel.
Closed-toe footwear is required, so bring two pairs of shoes.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own kayak, paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, and spraydeck.
Please let us know in advance if you plan to use your own gear.
No prior kayaking experience is necessary.
Our lessons are tailored to suit all skill levels, from beginners to advanced paddlers.
Our kayaks PVC heavy-duty inflatables. Picture a single-person white water raft. These are fun, stable, spacious and easy to steer.
This style of kayak offers the user all of the light-hearted fun and freedom of being in a raft, with the added satisfaction and control of a kayak.
While paddling on calm water our boats are EXTREMELY unlikely to capsize.
Session times are inclusive of signing in and gearing up, and can be expected to begin at your allotted start time.
If you arrive early your instructor may still be on the water with their previous group or preparing for your activity.
If you are early and you identify your instructor, please feel free to go over and say hi, as it may be that you can begin to get ready.
Marvellous marvellous nature, excellent instructor, very much enjoyed the experience
Beautiful on the Dee. Jamie also arranged the weather. Thank you adventuro. I shall be booking my next lesson white water rafting.
Operated by Dee River Kayaking, a partner of adventuro.
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
From £89
