Get on the water with our Lake Windermere kayak and paddleboard hire activities and explore England’s largest natural lake with panoramic mountain views which will blow your mind. Windermere at 10.5 miles long, 1 mile wide and 220 feet deep is one of the most popular destinations for watersports hire activities in the Lake District. Our watersports base at Fell Foot on the southern tip of Lake Windermere is set within the National Trust’s Fell Foot park - a very special place which never fails to impress. Whether you want to hire a kayak, paddleboard or rowboat, we have something for everyone.
Grab your family and friends and head down to Stoked
We cater for all watersports abilities with regular hourly sessions throughout the day perfect for beginners and for more experienced paddlers you can tour and explore Lake Windermere with our SUP pick up and go service. Each season we help hundreds of people to get on the water safely, hone their kayaking and paddleboard skills and grow their confidence whilst having a lot of fun. Whether you want to hire a kayak, paddleboard or a rowboat, we have something for everyone so grab your family and friends and head down to Stoked.
Boat hire price list
1 hour - price per SUP (includes 1 x active pass)
1 hour - price per kayak (includes 1 x active pass)
1 hour - price for 2 people (includes 2 x active passes)
1 hour – maximum 4 x adults
Half day - 3 hours on a kayak or SUP
We welcome group bookings.
Safety cover and on water coaching
Fully insured (£10 million)
Hire equipment
Buoyancy aid or lifejackets
Spray tops (if appropriate)
Dry bag (for medication)
Lockers to secure your keys and valuables
Wetsuits are available for hire (if appropriate).
Kayak, paddleboard and watersports experiences on offer at Stoked
Kayak Hire
Come for a kayak and experience Gosport's gem - its views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.
Pick Up & Go
Touring kayaks and SUPs for competent paddlers to tour and explore the Lake at their leisure.
Fell Foot arrival and parking information
Fell Foot is a very popular destination with limited parking. Visitors must insure that they have paid for their parking. National Trust members are able to park for free. Please arrive to the site 45 minutes before your booking and then check in 15 minutes before you hire time slot.
When you arrive, please have your boat hire booking confirmation details ready for the welcome team. They will direct you to our base and explain where everything is. There is plenty to do and so we encourage you to bring your friends and family and make a day of it. Picnics are welcomed (no BBQs are allowed) or you can enjoy a host of quality on-site treats including barista coffee, lunch at the Boathouse café and ice cream from the parlour to get you in the holiday spirit.
Active Base
At Fell Foot we are blessed with a state-of-the-art Active Base facility which opened in 2018. The Active Base provides guests a great space to get changed and showered after being on the water. The facilities are equipped with underfloor heating, hairdryers and secure lockers to keep your valuables safe. A day pass for the Active Base is included with kayak and paddleboard hires.

Ready to book your Lake Windermere boating adventure?
Booking online is quick and easy. If you have any questions, check out our FAQs or get in touch.
Finding us at Fell Foot, Windermere
Stoked Watersports
Fell Foot, Newby Bridge, Windermere LA12 8NN
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