Kayaking

Kayaking is an amazing sport, exhilarating and challenging, the ultimate search for your flow! Dartmoor kayaking is some of the finest in the country, the famous river Dart offers sections to suit everyone and our experienced coaches know how to get the best out of you and the river!

We focus on white water kayaking, and can take you on your journey from complete novice to stylish master!

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beginners white water kayaking on dartmoor

Beginners white water trips

Adrenaline, adventure and a beautiful river! Our beginners white water kayak trips are a customer favourite, and a fantastic day out. Suitable for complete beginners, we supply all the kit and teach you the basic skill to navigate this beginner friendly section of the river Dart. Our expert guides will ensure you have a blast whilst staying safe. Expect laughter, some challenge, a sense of achievement, maybe a little swim and some new skills that might have you hooked on white water!

Person kayaking in turbulent river water.

Bespoke Coaching

Progressive & performance coaching: unlock real progression and performance under pressure with expert coaching from Dartmoor Adventures. Choose between bespoke coaching just for you (or you and your mates), or join one our our open coaching days.

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Paddle UK / BCAB Awards

Delivering high quality training and supportive assessments in south Devon. We offer personal performance awards, safety training and leadership training and assessment courses. Explore our upcoming courses online or get in touch to discuss your next steps.

Learn to roll

Learn to roll your kayak in a nice warm pool! We have taught loads of people a safe and reliable roll. We can help you whether you’re starting from scratch or need to work on an unreliable roll. We can work in the pool or in a section of river. Learning in a pool is a great way to work on rolling; it’s a warm and safe environment that allows a lot of practice and fast development. To really cement the skill and build a reliable roll, practice (and sometimes coaching) in a river is required too. We can support you whatever your needs!

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Say hello!

Questions? Inquiries? Queries? Get in touch for answers to all your adventure and coaching questions, for more information or just to say hello. The best way to contact us is by email, but social media is also available. hello@dartmooradventures.co.uk

Many 5 star reviews

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Jo Little

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White Water Kayaking On Dartmoor

We were lucky to win this family adventure day as Dartmoor Adventures had generously donated to a charity ball raising money for teenage cancer. We were all novice kayakers with a teeny bit of experience. Chris was efficient and very knowledgeable. The activity was challenging and exciting too. We felt very safe and enjoyed our day. Highly recommend this company - you will be in good hands.

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White Water

Had an awesome 2 days kayaking with Chris. Never felt worried or unsafe whilst still being pushed and encouraged maximising the trip!

Scott Stonehouse

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Dartmoor Activities

We spent 2 afternoons in Dartmoor with Chris. We participated in white water Kayaking, scrambling and climbing. Both of which were brilliant fun. Chris was knowledgeable about the area and the activities. We felt safe under his instruction and would definitely recommend this company to others.

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Top notch stuff

Top notch stuff. Group of 9 had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Lots of rapids and fell in loads but luckily the river Dart tastes great.

C Gibbs

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White Water SUP tuition

I have just finished 2 days of SUP tuition in white water grade 2 and 3 with Chris. it was fantastic, i learnt loads, he was very patient and clear in his instruction, it was loads of fun , and we pushed ourselves as far as we wanted to , without any pressure.

George Watson

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Fantastic day out

Great fun for the whole family, especially on a warm summers day, the kids loved it!

Jacob

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Fantastic Kayaking

Fantastic kayaking, would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys white water thrills, I'm a complete beginner and Chris being a natural teacher taught me some tips and tricks so I could really make the most out of the experience. Brilliant!

Ben Smith

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Whitewater Rafting with Dartmoor Adventures

Guides (Chris & Tom) were very good coaches on our white water kayaking experience. They catered difficulty to our group very well, always pushing us a bit further which was great. Also a perfect balance of organisation and casual approach!

Charlie

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Excellent kayak coaching

Chris was a great coach on the river Dart in the kayak. Knowledgable, enthusiastic and chatty. I got a lot out of the day and will likely book in again next season.

Brilliant outdoor weekend on Dartmoor

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Excellent weekend of white water kayaking, climbing and abseiling with Chris at Dartmoor Adventures. Well organised and safe but with some fun challenges - and he is good at dealing with the unexpected!

Sopfire

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My husband and I were gifted a beginners white water kayaking experience and were a little apprehensive at first as we weren't that experienced. We found the day amazing however and the guidance received was excellent. Our instructor took us onto a calm section and assessed our skill level. He tailored the day around our ability and energy and pushed us just the right amount. The Dart was truly beautiful with the perfect degree of challenge on the water. Thanks Dartmoor Adventures, we'll definitely be coming back!

Magda Kudas

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My two sons and my husband went for a two day bespoke kayaking on river Dart. Incredible experience building their confidence and skills. Complete trust in Chris being able to rescue them if ever required. Chris was super encouraging, amazing teacher and great company. They are definitely up for more!

Anna

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Chris was such a nice guy and took us on a wonderful combined kayaking and paddle boarding trip on the river Teign. He was well organised, very safety conscious without being at all stifling, and brought very welcome hot drinks and snacks. He was helpful on the technique and kept us on the straight and narrow. Also prompt and helpful with his email communications beforehand. Many thanks!

Charlie Baker

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Chris was a great coach on the river Dart in the kayak. Knowledgable, enthusiastic and chatty. I got a lot out of the day and will likely book in again next season.

Michael

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I had a fantastic experience with Dartmoor adventures , Canoeing and camping for two days along the River Dart from Totnes to Dartmouth and another day paddling on the River Exe. Chris is an excellent coach and guide fun and chatty , patient helpful and knowledgeable. Chris helped to tailor a bespoke experience for my interests in paddling on the River Dart and developing my solo canoe paddling skills ! I would highly recommend and will use Dartmoor adventures again next time I come to Devon!

UKIM Youth Walsall

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Organised an exceptional bespoke canoeing trip for the day for 45 kids and adults and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and for a reasonable price. Instructors were clear, kind and professional throughout the experience; accommodating everyone's ability level and giving extra help where needed. The sights were beautiful and there was ample time to explore the river. Overall a brilliant day out and we would highly recommend for any group size.

CJF

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Top notch stuff. Group of 9 had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Lots of rapids and fell in loads but luckily the river Dart tastes great.