Explore the stunning Beaulieu River by Kayak

Kayaking in the New Forest

Discover the beauty of the Beaulieu River—a stunning tidal nature reserve in the heart of the New Forest. Our guided kayaking and hire service are perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike, with options ranging from fun taster sessions to relaxed half-day adventures

Explore winding creeks, spot wildlife, and learn new skills with the help of our friendly, qualified instructors. You can join a public session or book a private group for a more personal experience.

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Kayak Hire

£30 Single Kayak £60 Double Kayak | (10+ years) 2 hours

Available from April – October

Kayaks are great fun, and with our single and double sit-on-top kayaks, everybody can enjoy being out on the water. It’s a rare opportunity to get out on the Beaulieu River unguided and you’ll be free to explore and splash about on the river’s calm waters.

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Family Canoeing on the Beaulieu River.

Family Kayaking

£32 Adult £24 Child (8 to 16) 90 minutes

Available from May – September

If you’ve never kayaked before and are unsure about committing to a longer trip, this kayaking taster gets you afloat for a fun and relaxed experience. We have a range of boats to help you find the perfect fit, with equipment and guides who’ll inspire confidence from the start.

Choose from singles or doubles 

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Family Canoeing on the Beaulieu River.

Kayak Adventure

£46 Adult (17+) £38 Child (12 to 16) 2 hours

Available from April – October on Saturdays & Sundays

Fast and stable touring kayaks with expert guidance, enables you to quickly get to grips with paddling. You’ll then be ready to explore the natural beauty of the only privately owned estuary in the UK on a 2 hour guided adventure. No experience is required, although this is a step up from our paddling taster.

Choose from canoes & kayaks | singles and doubles.

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Family Canoeing on the Beaulieu River.

Private Kayaking Adventures for Groups

Planning an outing for your group? We offer private, instructor-led kayaking sessions on the beautiful Beaulieu River—perfect for schools, team away days, youth groups, clubs, or just a bunch of friends wanting something a bit different.

Groups can book exclusive use of any of our kayaking experiences, from short tasters to relaxed half-day paddles. Want something more adventurous? We also offer extended trips and can tailor the route, pace, and content to suit your group’s interests—whether that’s nature, skills-building, or just having fun on the water.

Let us know what you’re after, and we’ll help plan the perfect day out.

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Weather

Come dressed for the weather conditions on the day of your activity.

Staff

All activities are guided by our experienced instructors.

Under 18's

Under 18’s need written parental consent before they can take part in an activity.

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Got a question? Get in touch with our booking office and we’ll be happy to help.

Book with confidence.

As one of the #1 things to do in The New Forest, we’re confident that what we do is excellent and provides real value for money.

However, if for any reason we let you down, you’ll be eligible for our 100% satisfaction guarantee and we’ll refund you your money, no questions asked.

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