What to do and see in South Devon, England: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

Dynamic Adventures CIC is a small, family-run not-for-profit outdoor adventure company based by the River Dart, on the Dartington Estate between the stunning South Hams beaches and wilds of Dartmoor. We offer excellent value, high-adrenaline, fun activities for all ages and abilities at our centre: kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, ziplining, rock climbing, abseiling, archery, high ropes, assault course, bushcraft and orienteering. And off-site: coasteering, surfing, caving, wild swimming, sea-kayaking, rock climbing on Dartmoor and leading expeditions all over the planet! For over 20 years, exploring and adventuring has shaped our mission to create opportunities for outdoor activities that can challenge and develop, no matter who you are or where you come from. Our core team is made up of a fantastic group of like-minded, highly qualified, experienced adventurers who are joined each year by our select outdoor trainee instructors who come for intensive 1 year training with us.

SeaSports Southwest is a family run business based in Teignmouth, Devon. We offer friendly, safe and professional tuition in, and equipment hire for a wide range of watersports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, powerboating, personal watercraft (Jet Ski) and ocean rowing. As an RYA and BSUPA accredited watersports centre with an AALA license we provide taster sessions and courses for beginners through to instructor level, for kids and adults, groups and private tuition. Whether you simply want some family or group fun time, taster sessions in something new or to improve your current skills we can offer something to suit all. All of our instructors are NGB qualified and DBS checked and we keep instructor to customer ratios low to ensure safety and quality of service at all times. Above all we aim to give you a warm welcome and a great experience, all in an easily accessible beautiful location.

Guided sea kayak trips… the ultimate way to explore the coast! Individuals, groups and families all welcome - no experience required-Day-trips-Fun taster sessions-Skills courses-Wilderness expeditions-Group and family discounts… A variety of great locations including:-Dartmouth-Brixham-Torquay -Salcombe Highly qualified guides give you expert tuition throughout the day – all equipment provided.

Guided river adventures on the River Dart Estuary, one of England's most beautiful rivers. Hire your own 8 or 12-seat 'Longbow' canoe, or join a 'by-the-seat' specials trip. Adventures normally begin at the Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, and Stoke Gabriel, between the historic towns of Dartmouth and Totnes - with pubs, secret places, campfires, shipwrecks, wildlife and stories along the way. Ideal for groups of all ages and abilities - private parties; club trips; team-building; hen, stag and birthdays; youth development and study trips; pub-to-pub; wine tasting, and evening paddles. Trips are scheduled round the tide so times change daily and booking is essential. Beautiful River. Big Canoes. Great Fun.

We provide sit on top kayak rental during the summer months from April to the end of August. You do not need to know how to kayak to hire a boat and go out on the beautiful river dart in south devon. We cater for families, couples and groups and have parking, cafe, loos, and all boats/paddles and buoyancy aids.

We offer exclusive half and full day kayak tours (no experience required and all equipment supplied). A Huge selection of Single and Tandem kayaks available, Showers, changing rooms and Beach cafe on site.

We offer a range of land based and water based outdoor activities in the surrounding area of Devon. We can tailor make a course to suit you, from taster sessions, zero to hero courses, women only courses, family days out through to corporate events. We work closely with local Colleges and Schools and can also deliver Ten Tors Training, as well as assessing for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Just £25pp for 2-3 hours. We are the local kayaking club (part of the Dartmouth Yacht Club) and we offer a very special service to visitors. One of our club instructors will take you out on a paddle around the estuary and beaches nearby. We make our sessions fun and informative. You will go away thinking this is a sporting activity you want to do again - we design our taster sessions to encourage people to join this sport. You will also be helping a local club - the monies raised from your trip go towards our club equipment fund. Give us a ring and see if we have availability during your stay. Or send us an email.

Winding River Canoe is a Devon based canoe company specialising in guided canoeing trips. The aim of these trips is to give you a break from your busy life, to relax, go slow, and to experience the magic of the river world. We offer: Evening Paddles and BBQ, Day paddles, Canoe Picnics, Weekend Safaris, Multi-day Canoe/Camping, Bushcraft-canoeing, Childrens Parties, Stag/Hen Weekends... You don't need to know how to canoe to come on one of our trips - most of our trips are suitable for novices. The basics are easy to learn and you'll soon be paddling in a straight(ish) line! Our experienced river guides are not only fully qualified British Canoe Union instructors, but also friendly and accommodating, with an intimate knowledge of the river. You can either: - book on one of the calendar trips - book as a private group Bookings for our trip are possible via our website.