Top Spots for Watersports

If you are looking forward to getting away for some fun watersport’s activities and adrenaline-fueled adventures, then a UK staycation is going to tick all the boxes for your perfect trip. From coastal havens with great surf to stunning lakes and lochs for family watersports, you have a great selection of places to choose from right here in the UK.

 To help you to decide on the destination that best accommodates your favourite activities, these are our top recommendations:

 The Lake District

 In the North of England, the Lake District is the best option for a wide range of watersports activities. The Lake District is made up of sixteen separate lakes, with Lake Windermere being the largest and also the one with the most watersports activities going on.

 Sailing is very popular in this area and you can hire boats out on the lake or take your own. If you fancy canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing or wakeboarding then this is the place for you. There are also some fantastic hikes in the area, as well as quaint villages and towns to visit.

Cornwall

Boasting over 300 beaches and 250 miles of coastline, Cornwall is understandably considered the top UK destination for watersports. Whether you are looking for great waves for surfing, a spot of paddleboarding, rowing or going out for a ride on a motorboat, you will find the biggest selection of activities around Cornwall in places such as Truro and Falmouth.

The weather also tends to be a bit warmer in the south of the UK, so if you want a good chance for some summer sun, Cornwall is a great option but of course, it isn’t guaranteed!

Dumfries and Galloway

While Scotland does not usually get the higher temperatures experienced further south, it certainly compensates with spectacular scenery and expansive areas of beauty. Loch Lomond is a popular destination in Scotland for holidaymakers, but Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway is more suited to serious watersports fans. It is also ideal for taking the kids, with the huge inflatable Wobbly Waterpark to put some extra bounce into your holiday.

Snowdonia

Snowdonia has so much to offer in terms of outdoor pursuits. Home to the fastest zip line in the world, which is also the longest in Europe, Snowdonia is the adrenaline junkies’ dream destination. Another unique attraction is the world-first inland surf lagoon at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, the best place to find guaranteed surfable waves! You can also get out on the water for kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing and pretty much any other water-based sport you can think of!

Fort William

Another amazing destination in Scotland is Fort William, where you will be able to have a go at white water rafting on the River Garry, go hunting for the monster at Loch Ness, climb Ben Nevis or cycle on the Great Glen Cycle Route. If you visit at the right time of year, you can even enjoy snow sports like skiing in the Nevis Range. The scenery in this part of the UK is breathtaking, so whether you are on water or land, you will be treated to some of the UK’s finest views.

If you are planning your next UK adventure and want to make sure you can spend some time doing the watersports that you love the most, these areas of the UK should be on your list. From the almost-tropical vibes of the Cornwall coast to the snow-filled Scottish mountains, you should book your trip as soon as possible to make sure that accommodation is still available. 

You should also get prepared by getting your Thule watersports carrier, to keep your equipment securely stored for your outdoor adventures. We supply kayak and canoe carriers, surf racks and accessories, so get yours ordered and assembled, so that you are ready to go. 

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