Our Prices For Kayaks Start From Just £20
Being one of the most diverse, vibrant cities globally, London has no shortage of things to do. However, have you tried exploring slightly further afield? How does an active paddle down the River Thames sound?
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, paddle over to inns and islands, and discover beautiful, hidden spots you never knew existed.
We’re a paddleboard hire company with a private pontoon in a scenic location just a stone’s throw away from London. Hires include a high-quality, very stable kayak, paddles and buoyancy aids, plus dry bags and waterproof phone cases if needed.
Our floating pontoon makes it easy to get on and off the river. This is the start and finish point for kayak hires unless agreed otherwise.
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OUR KAYAK TYPES
Kayak hire includes equipment and essential River Thames safety advice
Surrey is just down the road from London and offers excellent kayaking opportunities and adventures. With the River Thames and the River Wey, the county has more than 20 miles of loops and backwaters that offer paddlers plenty of choices when renting, booking a lesson, or a course.
SINGLE SIT-ON-TOP
The Feelfree Nomad is a great solo kayak suitable for anyone to paddle. It is carefully designed to be stable, straight tracking yet still manoeuvrable.
This fantastic kayak has lots of well-designed features, bow and stern handles, side carry handles, cargo well, centre hatch, drain plug and a wheel in the keel.
Its hull shape means it paddles really nicely. It will track well (go in a straight line) but is still short enough to manoeuvre around obstructions.
The seating position and leg length are designed to enable both adults and youngsters to paddle with ease.
- LENGTH: 9′ 6″ (2.9 m)
- WIDTH: 29.25″ (74.5 cm)
- WEIGHT: 46.2 lbs (21 kg)
- CAPACITY: 330 lbs (150 kg)
DOUBLE SIT ON KAYAK
Our most popular kayak for families, the FeelFree Gemini Sport is a fast and fun sit on top kayak ideal for families, couples or friends.
It can be paddled solo, tandem or as a 2+1. The Gemini's Sports hull makes it a great paddle in the waves or just going for a paddle.
The Gemini also has a moulded in central seating area that allows for a seat to be set up in the center for solo paddling - the space can also be used for a small child to sit when two people are paddling.
The Gemini is perfect to use as a platform to fish from, to go snorkelling or swimming from or for simply exploring.
Two small 8" hatches are situated between the legs of both paddlers to keep those essentials safe (a dry bag must be used).
At the stern, you have a storage well for your trolley or a dry bag with a towel & lunch in or your snorkelling kit.
- LENGTH: 12.4' (3.7 m)
- WIDTH: 32.6" (83 cm)
- WEIGHT: 70.2 lbs (32 kg)
- MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY: 550 lbs (250 kg)
SINGLE TOURING KAYAK
The Riot Edge 11 is a super-comfy touring kayak, with adjustable foot rests and seat back.
If you're planning a long day on the water, or simply want to experience a 'real' kayak, this is a great choice.
The shape of the kayak is designed to cut through the water with minimal effort.
There is a skeg (a drop-down fin) at the rear to help you paddle in a straight line, particuarly useful when it's windy.
Rigging lines on the deck, and a rear hatch area give plenty of room for your equipment or a picnic!
It sits comfortably low in the water and is sleek yet manoeuvrable with plenty of speed.
Kayaking Options
Hire from one hour to all day from £20 an hour.
We have a range of kayaking trips, courses, and adventures to suit all abilities ranging from pottering along the backwaters of London to just paddling from pub to pub.
HIRING INFORMATION
Open April 1st - October 31st
ALL EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST.
- Personal floatation device (PFD) also known as a buoyancy aid.
- Your chosen kayak
- Paddles
- Dry bag
- Waterproof phone case
You can hire for any period from one hour, to a whole day. All hires start and finish at our pontoon.
We recommend that you arrive ten minutes earlier than your booking time to allow for fitting a buoyancy aid so you can get out and have as much time on the water as possible.
Free lockers, loo onsite, and plenty of free space to safely store bicycles.
OUR PONTOON From London
Address is 16 Cherry Orchard Gardens, KT8 1QY
epending on where in London you are travelling from, timings can differ. For example, residents living in Richmond-upon-Thames can be with us in 30 minutes or less, whereas those residing in Kingston can be here in just 14 minutes.
- Arriving by car: Fastest route using the A3. Get directions.
- Arriving by public transport: From Waterloo Station, take the Southern Western Rail to Strawberry Hill via Wimbledon on platform five (28 mins). Jump off at Kingston Station to catch the 411 bus from Stop R and ride for a further 14 minutes. Then, it’s an 8-minute walk. Get directions.
- Nearest parking Hurst Car Park (a 15-minute walk away)
- Launch from our private pontoon
- Booking in advance is not always essential – message on Whatsapp for last-minute availability
- 45 minutes using the A3
- 10 minutes from Kingston Upon Thames
- Nearest train Hampton Court
Our guided adventure tours and self-guided options all depart from our pontoon in West Molesey, and this is where all equipment must be returned unless otherwise agreed.