Water Sports in the United Kingdom
There is plenty of water around the UK and Northern Ireland, and the country is lined with lakes and rivers. For your next active vacation, you should not miss the numerous water routes. Whether it's canoeing, kayaking, rafting, a tour with the SUP, the country has a lot to offer. The breathtaking scenery - Jurassic Coast and atmospheric moorlands - contribute to an unforgettable adventure on the water.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful water sports in the United Kingdom
Kayaking
· Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (TOWARD TO NORTH BUTE)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.4 km
2:15 h
2 m
5 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
Kayaking
· Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (ELLENABEICH TO GANAVAN)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
25.1 km
4:10 h
4 m
6 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
Kayaking
· South East England
Keyhaven Marshes
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
1:15 h
6 m
5 m
First Light kayak from Keyhaven Yacht Club slipway, through Keyhaven Marshes and back
Kayaking
· Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (CRINAN TO ARDRISHAIG)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.3 km
2:15 h
25 m
29 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
Kayaking
· East England
Kayaking route on 1 July 2021 at 08:31
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
22.4 km
4:00 h
284 m
292 m
Sibson Marina - River Nene - River Nene Navigation - Water Newton - St Remigius, Water Newton - Ferry Meadows - Ham Mere - River Nene channel to Ferry Meadows moorings - Thorpe Wood Golf Course - Orton Meadows - Woodston Reach Pond - Osier Lake - Orton Mere - Thorpe Meadows - Woodston Reach - Woodston Ponds - Wildlife Haven - Fletton Quays - King's Dyke - Nene Washes
Kayaking
· South East England
Keyhaven, Hurst Castle & Hawkers Lake
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4 km
0:57 h
2 m
3 m
Kayak from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle via Hawkers Lake
Kayaking
· South East England
Keyhaven to Pennington Marshes
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
1:58 h
5 m
3 m
Kayak from Keyhaven to Pennington Marshes
Kayaking
· Scotland
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (ARDUAINE TO CRINAN)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.9 km
4:10 h
5 m
3 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
Kayaking
· Scotland
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (HELENSBURGH TO DUNOON)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.2 km
2:40 h
0 m
0 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
Kayaking
· Argyll & the Isles
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail - Slighe Curcachan Earra-Ghàidheil (TOWARD TO DUNOON)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.6 km
2:15 h
1 m
0 m
This route is part of the Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The 150km trail runs between Ganavan and Helensburgh, incorporating ten access points and the Crinan Canal. It has been provided for all people to enjoy the waters around Argyll, whether for a day of fun, or a multi-day expedition.
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Swanwick Swoosh by Katarzyna
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
August 26, 2025
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Community
Beautiful place, two parking places(go ringo) could be very busy on the nice weather, weekends, BH. busy on the beginning but then getting nicer and quieter. Followe by nice stop in The Horse &Jockey pub in Curbridge.
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Route done on August 25, 2025
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Tuckton to Iford Bridge paddle by Katarzyna
August 20, 2024
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Community
Brilliant route! Very relaxing.
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Route done on August 17, 2024
Salisbury Loop on Nadder and Avon by Katarzyna
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
Photo: Katarzyna Dorotniak, Community
June 30, 2024
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Community
Great for kayaking
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Route done on June 29, 2024
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