Top Places in the UK for Camping with Kayaking Access
1. Norfolk Broads, East Anglia
A tranquil network of rivers and lakes ideal for relaxed paddling among reeds and wildlife. Several campsites here offer direct water access—great for launching kayaks or canoes.
2. Wye Valley (England/Wales border)
Paddle through lush woodlands and past picturesque limestone cliffs. Campsites like Brecon Beacons and Aberbran Club provide riverside pitches in this scenic region.
3. Lake District—Ullswater & Coniston
- Waterside House Campsite (Ullswater): Right at the water’s edge with kayak and SUPhire available on-site. Perfect for launching directly from your pitch.
- Coniston Hall & Tarn Foot Farm: These lakeside campsites offer peaceful settings with basic facilities and direct lake access.
4. Fowey Estuary, Cornwall
Explore woodland creeks via canoe or kayak—ideal for a serene coastal escape.
5. Brownsea Island & Fell Foot, Lake District
- Brownsea Island: Camping here allows kayaking or paddleboarding around the island via National Trust programs.
- Fell Foot: Offers kayak and boat hire with easy access to the lake.
6. Litton Lakes, Dorset
A family-friendly campsite with its own lake—ready for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming steps from your tent. Facilities include a café and firepit hire.
7. Caldbeck & Ings Kippers, Cumbria
- Caldbeck Camping: Set on the edge of the Lake District, with easy drive access to lakes like Derwentwater for paddling.
- Ings Kippers: A peaceful, adult-only site near Lake Windermere—perfect for launching a kayak.
8. River Medway—Yalding Marlin Site
Wild camping right by the river with simple facilities (toilets, showers nearby). Ideal for a quiet night followed by a paddle along the Medway.
9. Parc Bryn Bach, Wales
A country park with a lake offering kayaking, paddleboarding, open-water swimming, plus a campsite and café—all conveniently on site.
10. Guardian’s Featured Adventures
Unique multiple-region options, including:
- Highlands, Scotland (Knoydart peninsula): Remote kayaking and wild camping with wildlife spotting and cultural stops.
- River Stour, Kent: Paddle through beaver habitats at sunset with camping nearby.
- River Hamble, Hampshire: Explore tidal creeks, timing paddles to reach a floating pop-up bar.
- River Teifi, West Wales: Tidal gorge paddling near glamping and castle scenery.
- River Severn (Shropshire/Worcestershire): One-way canoe trips with options to return via scenic steam train.
11. Lakeside Glamping at The Nest, Lincolnshire
Luxury lakefront lodges offering fishing, kayaking, and wild swimming—complete with spa treatments, hot tubs, and firepits.