Apologies. Due to staff shortage, no evening session on Friday 24 June. Open water swimming still going ahead.

Canoeing and

Kayaking

at Llandegfedd Lake

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Canoes and Kayaks

What is the difference between a canoe and a kayak?

Put simply the difference lies in the paddle and the position of the paddler. If you choose a canoe you will kneel or sit on a bench with a single bladed paddle. If you choose a kayak you will generally be seated, legs outstretched with a double bladed paddle.

It’s also about paddle technique. Whichever you chose, the important thing is to get out on the water and enjoy yourself!

We welcome beginners, seasoned pros and everyone in between. You can bring your own kit and pay to launch your craft, book on a course or simply hire all the equipment from us.

Equipment Hire

To find out more about equipment hire for Canoe & Kayaks click the button below.

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Courses & Private Tuition

All canoe and kayak courses at Llandegfedd Lake are run by British Canoe Union (BCU) qualified instructors.

Taster Session

Two hour taster session to try out paddling a canoe or kayak. After a brief coaching session, we’ll go on a journey around the lake in a canoe or kayak.

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BCU 1 Star Award

The BCU 1 Star is designed as an introductory award. You don’t need to have any prior experience in canoeing, kayaking or paddling and the award can be taken in any type of paddlesport craft. The award provides those new to the sport with a clear steppingstone towards becoming a paddler. You will leave this one day course with the beginnings of the skills for basic paddling techniques.

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BCU 2 Star Award (Canoe & Kayak)

The BCU 2 Star is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesport skills on flat water in canoe and kayak. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience, creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding of how the paddle, boat and water interact. The course is provided over 2 days. (The BCU 2 Star is a competency award and as such attaining the award is not guaranteed). Training £200 per person or £360 if two adults book together. For provision of 3 Star Awards and Foundation Safety and Rescue Training, please ask a member of the team.

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Private Tuition

We’d be delighted to offer private tuition in any area of water sports to suit your needs. We offer many other combinations of activities on land and water. So contact us for your tailor made event and for more information on courses. £60 per person or £100 if two adults book together.

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Other Highlights

Paddle & Pedal Boarding

We welcome beginners, seasoned pros and everyone in between. You can bring your own kit and pay to launch your craft, book on a course or simply hire all the equipment from us.

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Land Adventures

We have plenty of land activities to enjoy during your visit. We offer Archery, Laser Clay Shooting and have recently added a mini golf course behind the Visitor Centre.

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Walking Trails

Get closer to nature by exploring one of our footpaths and way-marked walks, ideal for kids to play in, climb through and explore.

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OTHER WELSH WATER ADVENTURES

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Llandegfedd Reservoir, Coed y Paen, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP4 0SY

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