Stand-up Paddleboarding
in the Lake District

Accessible, easy to learn and seriously fun, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world.

And when you venture out onto the lake, you’ll find a different perspective. Lessons and hire available from the Sheep Shed.

Paddleboarding on Ullswater

Cost: £40
Duration: 1.5 hours

Location: Start from our private jetty.
Includes: Introduction to SUP including a mini tour.
Group: Six people per instructor. Ages 8+ years dependent on lesson type, Children under 18 years must be accompanied by adults.

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What you will learn

Lessons, taught by fully qualified ASI instructors, are tailored every session, so you can decide how adventurous you want to be. No special skills are required.

Lessons will include:

• All the equipment you need to get started, including the latest C-Skins wetsuits.
• Checking the lake conditions
• Understanding potential hazards and how to avoid them
• Carrying the board and paddling comfortably
• Prone paddling and when to use it
• Stance and positioning on the board
• Paddling techniques
• How to fall safely and get back on

Lessons can be arranged for families, groups or individuals.

Stand-up paddleboard hire on Ullswater

Far from the hustle and bustle, Ullswater is the best base for outdoor pursuits in the Lake District.

With miles of lakeshore and a SUP at your disposal, you’ll have the perfect canvas to reconnect with nature. If you are an experienced paddleboarder, then our friends at Ullswater Paddleboarding can hire you a board.

Pick up a paddle, find your feet and explore the lake on your own steam.