Paddling on Lake Windermere leaflet

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A combination of stunningly beautiful, mountainous
landscapes and good rainfall ensures that the lakes, rivers
and coastline have something for everyone whether it’s
challenging white water paddling or enjoying the peace
and tranquillity.
Something for everyone whatever the weather...
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Welcome to the Adventure Capital, the Lake District, Cumbria.
Famous for its stunning landscapes of lakes and fells this is
the country’s biggest adventure playground.
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This leaflet contains the information needed to get out on the
beautiful water of Windermere; ideal for novices to have a dabble
with a paddle or the more experienced to really splash out!
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For inspiration and to discover more outdoor adventure, visit
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Paddlers of every persuasion head for the Lakes
throughout the year to experience its unique waters.
Technical, challenging descents of exciting rivers attract
white water paddlers especially when water levels are high.
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Open from 10am daily, check www. brockhole.co.uk
Phone 015394 46601. Sat nav LA23 1LJ
The rivers and lakes are perfect for open Canadian canoes
too, allowing paddlers to hone their skills or just enjoy the
beauty. The Cumbrian coast offers a lifetime’s worth of
exploring and close-up wildlife encounters on the sea.
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Perhaps the greatest joy in Lake District paddling is that
you can start off, without any undue stress, on sheltered
and flat water and then develop to a level that suits you.
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There is nowhere better in Britain for paddle sports than
the Lake District, Cumbria.
Canoeing and kayaking
in the Lake District.
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Useful information
Before going afloat on any of the Lake District’s varied waterways,
consider a few health and safety points:
• If new to paddling consider taking tuition from a recognised provider.
• Visit www.golakes.co.uk/onwater for a list of activity providers.
on water
• Be aware: however gentle a stretch of water looks there will always
be a level of risk and a capsize can be serious.
on water
• Never paddle alone or outside your level of competence.
on foot
on foot
on course
on course
on ropes
on ropes
pedal or paddle, hike or climb, conquer your
competitive
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competitive spirit or just get out there and enjoy
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• Be familiar with rescue techniques and be properly equipped
with the right equipment and clothing.
• Have a buoyancy aid, proper clothing, protective gear
(a helmet is essential on moving water) and rescue equipment.
• Plan your route using one of the Ordnance Survey Outdoor
Leisure maps.
Important
All paddlers go out at their own risk. This leaflet offers guidance advice
for paddling in the Lake District. Remember there is always an element
of danger and risk in any paddle sport and responsibility lies with the
individual. The publishers cannot be held responsible in the unlikely
event of injury or accident whilst undertaking this sport.
It is the responsibility of every lake user to read and understand the
relevant lake user guides and byelaws on www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Please do not launch or land in reed beds or wetlands.
Please remember to follow the “Check, Clean, Dry” campaign
before putting your canoe in and out of the water.
Lake rescue services are available by dialing 999 and
informing the coastguard.
Accommodation
Visit www.golakes.co.uk/stay to search for and book
local accommodation.
Getting here
Visit www.golakestravel.co.uk for public transport information.
Drive less and see more.
Weather
The weather in the Lake District is changeable and any variation in
weather can have a significant impact on paddling conditions. Look
at the weather forecast and the risk of any increase in wind, rain, rising
river levels or likely sea state during your planned paddle. Grading
systems are a rough indication and conditions on the day will determine
the real standard required.
Call Weatherline on 0844 846 2444 or visit
www.lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk
If in doubt of ability to deal with weather conditions
leave the trip for another day.
CANOE ENGLAND
All these points are covered in the Canoe England training
scheme and Canoe England courses are readily available and fun.
Visit www.canoe-england.org.uk for full details.
There are lots of registered providers in the Lake District that offer
an introduction to paddling in a safe and controlled way. For more
information visit www.golakes.co.uk/onwater
All paddlers in the Lake District share the water with other users and they
should be shown consideration. Windermere has a right of navigation, is
regularly paddled and any specific access restrictions will be listed in the
route descriptions. On other lakes and rivers access agreements have
been carefully negotiated so if restrictions do apply to any water please
observe them – in any event please treat other water users with courtesy
and respect.
paddling on
lake windermere
WATERHEAD
Route 1. Brockhole and the North Lake
Grade: Red (Moderate - Challenge)
Distance: 7-8km
Time: 3 hours
Route 3. Red Nab to Ferry House
Key to symbols used:
Brathay
Rocks
Start / finish: Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre
(GR NY 3905 0100)
Holme Crag
Brock Crag
Park at Brockhole car park and walk down to the launch site
near Brockhole water sports slipway (NY 3865 0104).
Route 1
Low Wood
Marina
Head south and across the lake towards Red Nab car park
(NY 3758 0132).
From Red Nab car park, paddle north past Wray Castle and
up to Low Wray campsite. From here cross over towards
Brock Crag (NY 3688 0234), and paddle into the small bay
past Brathay Hall Outdoor Centre, round by Brathay Rocks
and round to Waterhead jetties and slipway (NY 3761 0323).
Public Toilets
Tourist Information Centre
Car Park
Rowing Boat Hire
Canoe / Kayak Hire
Wildlife Area - Please Avoid
Speed Limit Buoy
Return on the same route.
Speed Limit
Care to be taken around the islands, with other water users
and the ferries.
Grade: Distance: Time: Start / finish: Park and launch from the Red Nab car park and head south
along the lake shore heading down as far as the Ferry House
(SD 3908 9570) and have a rest if needed.
Langdale
Chase Hotel
Route 3. Red Grade Extension
Route 1
You can stop and have a rest here, or an ice cream.
Grade: Distance: Time: Wray Castle
Then from Waterhead head south past the pier, past Holme
Crag, Low Wood Marina, Langdale Chase Hotel and the
return to Brockhole.
Green (Easy)
6km round trip
1-2 hours
Red Nab (GR SD 3856 9948)
Red (Moderate - Challenge)
Additional 2km
Additional 30 min – 1 hour
When leaving Ferry House (SD 3908 9570) head up to Belle
Isle and paddle along the eastern shoreline (please note
landing is not allowed).
When comfortable, head across the channel and paddle
up to Bowness.
Green (Easy)
Distance: 6 km round trip
Time: 1-2 hours
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Grade: Start / finish: Fell Foot Country Park car park
(GR SD 3802 8677)
Park at Fell Foot Country Park’s southern car park, and walk
down the path past the adventure playground to the National
Trust launch spot. Please check the local launching rules.
Route 3
Once in the water, head south along the river following along
the Haverthwaite railway line to Newby Bridge and return by
the same route.
There’s a rest spot at Newby Bridge, but please note there
is no exit at the Swan Hotel as it is a private slipway.
Do not go below Newby Bridge due to the dangerous weir
and faster moving water.
When returning, cross over to Belle Isle and circumnavigate
the island until you can cross to the north of Thompson’s
Holme (SD 3927 9717) and return north to Red Nab.
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Route 2. Fell Foot Park to Newby Bridge
Southern reaches
of Lake Windermere
Route 4. Ferry Nab to Bowness-on-Windermere
WINDERMERE
Flat water, distance up to 12 miles, close
to urban areas.
Park at Ferry Nab car park and launch from the public slipway
next to the Lake Wardens office.
Once in the water head north exploring the shoreline until you
arrive into Bowness (SD 3992 9671).
BOWNESS ON WINDERMERE
Route 4
Route 4. Red Grade Extension
Fell Foot
Red (Moderate - Challenge)
Flat water distance up to 25 miles, more
urban than rural, can include tidal / flowing
/ open waters.
Grade: Red (Moderate - Challenge)
Distance:
Additional 2km
Time:
Additional 1 hour
When leaving Bowness head across to Belle Isle.
Route 2
Follow the island around to the north.
Ferry Nab
Grade:
1 hour
Retrace the route back to Ferry Nab.
Route 3
Green (Easy)
2km round trip
Time: Avoid the main steamer pier area in Bowness Bay as it can
be busy with large boats. Care needs to be taken with other
water users especially the ferries.
Canoe Trail Grading:
Grade:
Green (Easy)
Distance: Start / finish: Ferry Nab (GR SD 3973 9514)
Thompson’s
Holme
Please Note:
These routes are provided as a guide and they should be
used in conjunction with the Ordnance Survey Outdoor
Leisure 7 (South Eastern area).
Grade: Ferry House
Then explore through the islands behind Belle Isle, before
passing to Ferry House (SD 3908 9570) on the west shore.
From here cross the lake avoiding the cable ferry back to
Ferry Nab slipway.
Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2012. Height data ©Geoperspectives