An awesome 4 mile canoe trip experience down the lovely River Derwent from Darley Bridge to Matlock Bath in the Peak District. Suitable for teenagers to adults with good co-ordination required to get control of the canoes quickly on moving water.
After a thorough safety briefing we begin our descent of the river, practising some canoe skills at the start in order to negotiate moving water, rapids, under bridges and avoid those rocks!! ​ Its 2 people per canoe - max group size 5 people. If an odd numbered group then one person will be in front of the instructors canoe. Minimum age 13 with parent. Hopefully a relatively dry trip, but capsizes do happen!!
Do arrive early for the afternoon session as parking at weekends school holidays gets very busy!!
This activity experience is subject to appropriate water levels being available.

Discounts apply for 3 or more people booking!!

Alternative dates available for groups of 4. Why not try our underground lead mine adventure or abseiling as well??
NOTE - Others may be on this trip making a group size maximum of 5 people.

Itinerary

Meeting by the Peaks and Paddles vehicle in the Artist Corner Car Park at Matlock Bath. We kit up before transporting in my vehicle to our start point where we find our canoes. A full safety and instructional briefing before we jump on the river. Once on the water we practice a few skills to ensure you are in control and able to stop! Middle section we can relax and enjoy the scenery before negotiating the rapids towards the end. Once my trailer is loaded up you are free to go.

Why not try kayaking / caving / abseiling