Paddle boarding intro lessons coming soon on Derwent Water Keswick. August 2022
Mobile Paddle Board Hire here in the Western Lake District
About us
If you're looking for Adventure? Family fun? Safety in mind and building Memories? Then look no further than Explore The Lakes. We are a family run business that specialise in offering Mobile paddle board hire here in the Western Lake District.
We offer:
- Half day hire (Collection only from Cleator Moor)
- Evening hire (Collection only from Cleator Moor)
*We can deliver to the waters edge for a small additional charge and pre booking.
Delivered to your door or the water edge all hassle free
- Day hire
- Weekend hire (Sat/Sun - 2 day hire)
- 4 Day Hire (long weekend)
- long term hire (5 days +)
Based near the Ennerdale valley and with 6 lakes within 25 miles, we are in the prime location for lake district activities. Here at Explore the Lakes we offer one of the best water activities out there now. We supply and deliver top of the range inflatable paddle boards and all your safety equipment direct to your home/ accommodation or even the waters edge.
By doing this, this gives you the freedom to take your paddle board and paddle anywhere in the English Lake District or surrounding areas, so you can enjoy paddleboarding at your own leisure.
Why Paddle boarding?
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding or SUP for short is a fantastic fun water activity that has become the paddle sport of choice for most people in recent years. Paddle boarding is an exciting & fun sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, you don’t need to be super fit or super skilled to take part, it is surprisingly easy to get the hang of!
Paddle Boarding Benefits.
Stand-up paddle boarding helps with a range of benefits such as:
- Stress relief.
- Combats depression.
- Helps with Mental health and wellbeing.
- It is also a good full body workout that helps improve balance and core muscle groups.
So why not give paddle boarding a go and book your paddle boarding with Explore The Lakes.
Open From April - October for SUP/Paddle boarding Hire here in the Lake District.
Whatsapp 07496372379 for any enquiries.
Our Delivery Locations:
0-15 Miles (Free Delivery) Cleator Moor/ Cleator Ennerdale and Kirkland Lamplugh Ullock Frizington (Rowrah and Arlecdon) Distington Egremont Beckermet Thornhill St Bees Gosforth Whitehaven (Surrounding areas) Wastwater Cockermouth Loweswater
15-25 Miles £5.00 Bassenthwaite Keswick Derwent water Borrowdale valley Buttermere
25- 50 Miles £20.00 Torver Coniston Water Newby Bridge Windermere Ambleside.
If your area is not included, don't worry we will properly deliver there to.
Meet the team
Kevin, Charlotte and Eva would like to welcome you to Explore the Lakes, Lake District newest Mobile Paddle Board Hire company. Born and bread in the Lake District we come with a lot of knowledge about the local area and of course paddling areas to go that are safe for everyone to explore. I myself have been doing watersports activities since i was 11 years old, mainly Kayaking and Canoeing on rivers, lakes and the sea. I have worked in France, Wales and mostly the Lake District over the years as a Watersports instructor. Over the last few years I have got into paddle boarding along with my wife who also kayaks and canoes. (don't tell her though, but she is better than me at paddle boarding). As for Eva she loves being on the water especially on the big family board as it is more stable and she gets to spend more time with us jumping on and off the board.
So if you see us around come and say hi.
Parties and Celebrations
Why not hire our paddle boards for a party or a celebration. We can deliver to your preferred location, set up and ready to go.
Children must be 12 years and older and must be supervised by an adult on the water at all times.
- Half day
- Day hire
- Evening hire
Contact us today for more information.
How it works
Book your hire online
We then deliver your board to your home or accommodation or the waters edge
We then deliver your board to your home or accommodation or the waters edge
Book Your Paddle board (SUP) online via our booking page. We will then send you our latest availability via email and a payment link so you can pay with card online, all hassle free.
We require 12hrs Notice for Hire.
We then deliver your board to your home or accommodation or the waters edge
We then deliver your board to your home or accommodation or the waters edge
We then deliver your board to your home or accommodation or the waters edge
- Free delivery within 15 miles from our office (CA25)
- Delivery times arranged on booking.
- We can even deliver to the waters edge inflated if you want (subject to availability).
- Collection at the end of the day.
- Package includes board, pump, paddle, Safety leash, carry bag with wheels and buoyancy aid.
wetsuits are available at an extra cost.
Then go and Explore the Lakes with your board and paddle.
We then deliver your board to your home or accommodation or the waters edge
Then go and Explore the Lakes with your board and paddle.
Take your paddle board (SUP) and explore the wonderful lake district and surrounding areas.
- Loweswater*
- Crummock Water*
- Buttermere*
- Wastwater
- Derwent water
- Bassenthwaite Lake*
- Coniston Water
- Windermere
and much much more.
Ideal for individuals, groups, couples and families.
*Any permits are the hirers responsibility as well as any car parking charges.
Our Boards
Individual Boards
Family/Group board
Family/Group board
We have teamed up with Red paddle co who are one of the best paddle boarding brands out there in the UK and worldwide. The Red 10.8 ride is ideal for beginners as it is stable due it its size. Anyone 10+ and less than 110kg can use this equipment.
Included in your paddle board hire is:
- Board
- Paddle
- Pump
- Safety Leash
- Carry bag (rucksack)
- Buoyancy aid
- 10 litre dry bag and phone case
Click below for our pricing:
Family/Group board
Family/Group board
Family/Group board
We have teamed up with sandbanks style to bring you the best family paddle board here in the Lake District. This board can take up to 6 people or 400kg. It is ideal for families or a group of friends to enjoy their adventures on some of the best lakes in the world.
From the manufacturer:
The Sandbanks Jumbo iSUP is for those who like heading out on the water together. At 14 foot long and 60 inches wide, this board is super stable and can easily carry up to 4 - 6 people (four paddlers, two passengers). For best results we recommend 2-4 paddlers with two passengers.
Minimum weight is 20kg this is due to the buoyancy aids.
(This will need two people to carry and pump up due to its weight - Bag approximately 30kg)
Included in your family/group paddle board hire is:
- Board
- Paddles
- Pumps
- Safety Leash
- Carry bag
- Buoyancy aids
- 1x 12v electric pump
- 10 litre dry bag and phone case
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Equipment
Buoyancy Aids and Wetsuits
Buoyancy Aids and Wetsuits
Buoyancy Aids and Wetsuits
We Supply you with a free buoyancy aid per paddle board. These are a universal fit from XS/XXL (40kg to 110kg).
Childrens buoyancy aids are from 20kg to 40kg and have leg straps for additional safety.
We can also supply byouancy aids for infants that weigh above 15kg, this is a special request so please add this onto your booking form as additional information.
Our wetsuits come in children sizes starting at age 4 upto age 10.
Adults wetsuits range from S to XL
Wetsuits are subject to availability.
Electric Pump
Buoyancy Aids and Wetsuits
Buoyancy Aids and Wetsuits
We can offer you an electric pump to help inflate your paddle board. These work from your cars 12v socket taking around 12 minutes to inflate our red 10.8 boards.
(Additional cost applies)
Hire prices
Paddle Board Hire
Family Paddle Board Hire
Family Paddle Board Hire
Paddle board half day hire £27
(Collection only)
Evening hire £27
(Collection only)
Paddle board day Hire £45
Paddle board weekend Hire £70 (Sat/Sun)
Paddle board 4 day Hire £130 (Friday/Monday)
Included in the paddle boarding hire is:
- Board
- Paddle
- Pump
- Safety leash
- Carry bag
- Buoyancy aid
- 10 litre dry bag and phone case
If you would like any of our boards long term or mid week please don't hesitate to ask, contact us now for availability.
Family Paddle Board Hire
Family Paddle Board Hire
Family Paddle Board Hire
Family Paddle board half day Hire £50
(Collection only)
Evening hire £50
(Collection only)
Family Paddle board day Hire £90
Family Paddle board weekend Hire £130 (Sat/Sun)
The Board is ideal for families or groups of friends. This board will take upto 400kg 4 paddlers and 2 passengers.
Included in the paddle boarding hire price is:
- Board
- Paddles
- Pumps
- Safety leash
- Carry bag
- Buoyancy aids
- 1x 12V electric pump
- 10 litre dry bag and phone case
Additional extras
Additional extras
Additional extras
To help with your paddle board hire we can supply additional extras, these include
Buoyancy Aid £5 per day
Wetsuit £5 per day
Electric pump £10 per booking
Delivery charges
Additional extras
Additional extras
We offer free local delivery to your home/accommodation or the waters edge* within 15 miles of our office (CA25). Outside of the 15 miles, an additional charge is applied per booking.
0-15 miles FREE
15-25 miles £5
25-50 miles (max) £20
*subject to availability
Gift Vouchers
Send a gift Voucher to friends and family or buy it now for your future use.
To purchase a Gift Voucher please contact us here or via our social Media pages. We will then send you a payable link/invoice and email you a voucher within 48 hours after Payment is made.
SUP safety campaign 2022
PLOT your paddle
Explore the Lakes would like all of our customers to read this poster. This has some very good advice to help you keep safe on the water throughout the year. If you have any questions about this campaign please do not hesitate in asking. Let's all have fun on the water, but remember to PLOT your paddle and stay safe.
Help stop the spread of Invasive plants and animals.
Please Read this information before hiring our equipment.
Boat, kayak and paddle board users often regularly transfer equipment from one water body to another and therefore play an important role in the prevention and detection of freshwater INNS. The advice given here will aid users to prevent the introduction and spread of INNS.
Principles
- While most boat users are vigilant about the risk of spreading non-native species and diseases, there is a real risk that those that aren’t could accidentally spread these organisms, harming the environment and potentially damaging the reputation of the sport.
- Non-native species could be spread in any water or material. Boat users should take care to avoid moving these between water bodies.
Actions
- Boat users should make themselves aware of some of the priority non-native species.
- Bio fouling must be thoroughly removed from all hulls and other submerged surfaces before transfer to another site.
- Any site may have invasive non-native species and diseases that can be spread by contaminated clothes and equipment, so good biosecurity is always important. Remember: everyone, every time, everywhere.
- If you are visiting a site where an invasive non-native species is known to be present, you must ensure you don’t spread it. Failure to do so risks prosecution under the Wildlife & Countryside Act, 1981.
- Any water that collects in bilges must be completely emptied before leaving the site.
Check Clean Dry Procedure
- Check All clothing that has come into contact with the water and equipment should be thoroughly inspected and any visible debris (mud, plant or animal matter) should be removed and left at the water body where it was found. Particular attention must be paid to the hard to reach areas of the kit.
- Clean Equipment should be washed down on site with tap water. Washings should be left at the water body where the equipment was used, or contained and not allowed to enter any other watercourse or drainage system (i.e. do not put them down the drain or sink).
- Dry Thoroughly drying is the best method for disinfecting clothing and equipment. Kit should be hung-up to dry and be thoroughly dry for 48 hours before it is used elsewhere. Some invasive non-native species can survive for as many as 15 days in damp conditions and up to 2 days in dry conditions, so the drying process must be thorough.
Explore The Lakes will do everything to stop the spread of any disease, but we would also like your help. By following these simple steps above we can stop the spread and protect our wonderful waterways that we have in the Lake District.
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