Residential Trips

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What's Included

We also have some back support for those with back problems

Canoe Trail is delighted to be able to offer outdoor residential trips tailored to the youth group's needs. We provide for schools and young people through Inspired Life CIC.

For example, we currently provide residential programmes for young people for the Prince's Trust in partnership with the Tokko Youth Centre in Luton. Our flexible residential trips include a wide selection of outdoor activities:

- Canoeing and kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding
- Zorbing
- Raft building and river crossings
- Team games and problem-solving
- Bushcraft and adventure skills
- Wild camping at our woodland site
- Low ropes and climbing wall challenges
- Various rural locations
- Archery
- Orienteering and walking

Typically participants and groups opt for a mix and match of water and land-based activities. We work closely with local partners to provide interesting options for residential programmes including:

Hire FAQ's

What's the difference between a kayak and a canoe?

If you're not sure of what each craft is, then read our guide here.

Are the trips guided?

There are no guides or instructors needed for hire. This is simply a hire where you paddle out and back to our launch point. We recommend our preferred route, however, you are free-range and able to explore the river.

What if it rains?

Unless you hear from us then your booking will run on the day agreed. Canoe Trail runs watersports, paddling, and adventurous activities throughout the year with people enjoying the river and our woodland campsite during the different seasons. On rare occasions (it only happens a couple of times a year) we may move or change your booking. This will be in freak weather conditions such as extremely high river flows in spate or during heavy storms with lightning. You can read our full FAQ here.

How does the booking process work?

We use a live booking system that will assign you the relevant craft and resources. Once you have confirmed your booking date, it is not then transferable and non-refundable in the same way you book an airline seat. Bookings are to be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for early returns, poor weather, or non-usage as per our general terms & conditions.

We Value Relationships

Sophie (Fun 4 Young People)

We have used Canoe Trail for many years. Run by fantastic people with some great activities on offer. Highly recommend.

Michael (Goldington Academy)

Regularly use Canoe Trail for DofE and our School outdoor adventure trips. Professional to deal with and an amazing team of instructors.

Gemma

Highly recommend Canoe Trail whether you’re looking to improve your paddling or just a fun family day out on one of the river trails.

Matthew

Just returned from a week in Scotland with Canoe Trail. It was one of the best organised trips I have done. The team were awesome, great instruction with loads of patience for those new to paddling.