BLUE SKIES & SUNSHINE

LET'S MESS AROUND IN BOATS

Open Every Day Through The Bank Holiday Weekend

and Half Term Hols

Hire Canoes, Kayaks & Paddleboards and explore the beautiful River Nene

"Launch-Your-Own-Inflatable-Craft" options also available

Great Fun Pedalos & Katakanus for hire on our Lake

Enjoy the peaceful, easy-going, River Nene, perfect for novice paddlers.

Jump on a Pedalo or Katakanu on our Picturesque Lake at Rushden Lakes, with great range of lake-view cafes & restaurants.

Pre-Book Now For Bank Holiday Weekend & Half Term  ☀  

Know what you want?  Check availability calendar at bottom of this page & book

Looking to learn?  Enjoy exploring our site, and don’t hesitate to phone or email with any queries

Canoe & Kayak Hire & Launch

Enjoy some time on the water. Paddle on the easy-going River Nene in one of our open canoes or kayaks.

Most of our canoe trips are Dog Friendly! – Ideal for whole-family excursions.

Facility to launch your own inflatable canoe/kayak too

With the coming sunshine, please get booked soon

We still have availability on 7 of the 9 days of the half term hols – Including the Bank Holiday Monday!

Find out more through the button below.

Paddleboard Hire & Launch

Enjoy some paddling and social time on the water. Hire one of our fantastic Jobe Paddleboards for an adventure on the lovely River Nene.

Facility to launch your own inflatable board too! 

Lockers included, and hot showers for when you get back.

We still have availability on 7 of the 9 days of the half term hols – Including the Bank Holiday Monday!

But with the incredibly good weather coming, please be sure to book soon

Solo Kayaks

Try one of our brand new, fun, 1-person kayaks.  

Recently added to our range of hire options, a fab new option for you to try this year.  

Find Out More and Book Below

Why Canoe2...

✅   Free Parking

✅   Easy Access to the River

✅   River Licenses Sorted

✅   Recommended Routes

✅   Experienced, Friendly Staff

✅   Paddling The Nene Since 2010

Paddleboard Lessons

Looking to learn some Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)?

Provided by ExplorerSUP working in partnership with Canoe2, making use of the excellent facilities available on The Boardwalk here at Rushden Lakes.

Pedalo & Katakanu Hire

Open Every Day of the Bank Holiday Weekend, and Half Term Week

Save Money By Booking Ahead Online

and get our…

EVERYDAY FREE UPGRADE: Book for earlier time slots (up to 1.00pm) and get an hour on the water for the half-hour price – Just £27.00 per Pedalo or Katakanu!


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If you know which day you’d like to get on the water, just use the calendar below to select your date & see what’s available:

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