Guided trips for every pace
Flat river rides, forest climbs and evening paddles. Every trip comes with a local guide and all the kit.
- Trips from 2 to 6.5 hours
- Family trips for ages 6 and up
- Up to 8 people per guide
Ride the valley, paddle the river
Small guided rides and kayak trips in Alder Valley, from the old boathouse on Ferry Lane. We'll sort the bikes, boats and route. You bring comfy clothes and a snack.
- Trips from £39
- Ages 6 and up
- Up to 8 people per guide
0 tokens
Ride the trail
Hop the roots and rocks, grab tokens for your score and stop at four flags to see what we offer. Reach the finish arch to unlock 10% off. It takes about 30 seconds.
Best ride: 0 tokens
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Four stops on the trailPlan your day out
Everything you need to plan a day out
Hire bikes, e-bikes and kayaks by the day
Explore on your own with kit we fit and check before you go. Every hire comes with a trail map and route tips.
- Trail bikes £35 a day
- E-bikes £60 a day
- Kayaks from £40 a day, buoyancy aid included
Clear prices per person
Prices include your guide, kit and any food listed. Add-ons such as a photo pack are optional.
- Family trail ride £39
- Sunset kayak paddle £59
- Valley loop ride £65
Send a booking request
Pick a trip, a day and a start time. We'll confirm your place by email by 6pm the same day.
- Full refund if you cancel 48 hours before
- Free date change if the weather turns
- Private groups from £420
Popular trips
Good first trips from the boathouse
No experience needed for any of these: a flat river ride, an evening paddle or a short trip with the kids.
Bike
Valley loop ride
An easy ride on the flat river trail, through meadows and past the old mill. We stop for coffee at the orchard cafe on the way back.
- 18 km
- Bike, helmet, guide and a coffee stop
£65per person
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Sunset kayak paddle
Paddle the slow stretch below Willow Bend and finish as the sun goes down. The start time moves with the sunset: 1:45pm in November, 6:45pm in June. Your guide stays close the whole way.
- 6 km
- Kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid and guide
£59per person
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Family trail ride
A short, flat ride on traffic-free paths with a stop at the beaver pond. Kids’ bikes and tag-alongs are included.
- 9 km
- Bikes, tag-alongs, helmets and a guide
£39per person
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Included on every trip
What we hand you at the boathouse
We check the kit the evening before and fit it to you on the day.
- Helmet fitted before every ride
- Buoyancy aid sized and buckled by your guide
- Trail map with today's route marked
- Paddle cut to the right length for you
- Dry bag for your phone, keys and a snack
- Water bottle you can refill at every stop
- First aid kit that your guide carries
Up to 8 people per guide. If the weather turns unsafe, we'll move your trip or refund you in full.
A trip, start to finish
A morning on the Valley loop
Every trip runs like this, just on a different route.
Meet at the boathouse
Arrive 20 minutes early. Parking behind the boathouse is free.
Fitting and briefing
Your guide sets your saddle and helmet, then talks you through the route.
Off along the river
Flat, traffic-free trail past the meadows and the old mill.
Coffee at the orchard cafe
A 20-minute stop. The coffee's included.
Back at the boathouse
Hand back the kit. If you added the photo pack, your photos arrive the next day.
Gear hire
Hire a bike or kayak and explore on your own
Hire by the day from the boathouse. We fit your bike, hand you a trail map and suggest routes that match your level.
- Trail bike£35 a day
- E-bike£60 a day
- Single kayak£40 a day
- Double kayak£55 a day
- Helmet with any bikeFree