Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Peak District, England

We specialise in White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing and River Tubing! Take to the water with Rapid Horizons. From family groups to stag and hen parties our aim is to give you the best experience on the river. Based in Darley Dale our main location is the River Derwent but we also operate in North Wales on the River Dee and also Nottingham at Holme Pierrepont. No Experience is required for any of our activities. Our staff and River Guides and highly qualified and experienced not to mention incredibly passionate abut their jobs!

Self drive day hire narrow boat. Explore the spectacular Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Based at Denford near Leek in the Staffordshire Park District, Joshua is a 35 ft day hire narrow boat which takes up to 10 people for self-drive day trips

Wandering Duck is the unique canal boat experience. They offer day tours for small groups of up to 8 people. Their day tours are hands-on; have a go at steering their 69ft Narrowboat, or help work the locks.

Outdoor adventure activities for the whole family. Canoe River Trips and flat water canoe adventures. Underground caving adventure. 80ft abseiling. Please check out the website for more information.

We offer a range of outdoor activities on-site at our centre and off-site in the stunning surroundings of the Peak District National Park. Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, activities include mountain biking, climbing, caving and canoeing which start from £21.10 per person/per day of on-site activities. We also offer homely accommodation for groups.

We provide high quality adventurous activities delivered to highest standards by experienced and qualified instructors providing courses for enthusiastic people wanting to go further, deeper and create memories that will last for a life time.

Birdswood is an historic ex-working narrow boat belonging to canal restoration charity The Friends of Cromford Canal. The boat and gift shop at Cromford Wharf are run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Birdswood runs scheduled public trips from March to October. Additionally we operate theme events, school trips and exclusive charters, making the boat an ideal private venue for functions for up to 40 people. Come and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing journey along the scenic, rural Cromford Canal, get up close to the fabulous wildlife, and learn about the unique industrial heritage of the Derwent Valley.

We provide high quality adventurous activities delivered to highest standards by experienced and qualified instructors providing courses for enthusiastic people wanting to go further, deeper and create memories that will last for a life time.

We provide high quality adventurous activities delivered to highest standards by experienced and qualified instructors providing courses for enthusiastic people wanting to go further, deeper and create memories that will last for a life time.

We are a Paragliding, Hang gliding, Paramotor and Microlight School offering courses and tuition in the Midlands and the Derbyshire Peak District. Come and join us for a trial flight and discover the best way to see Derbyshire either nipping around in one of our Mircolights or thermal your way around on a Paraglider or Hang Glider.