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Gear hire

Bike, e-bike and kayak hire in Alder Valley

Hire by the day from the boathouse. We fit every bike to you, and every hire comes with a trail map and route tips.

Pick your kit and see the price

Add what you need, choose how many days and see the total. Collect from 8am and return by 6pm.

Check a rider's size

Check each rider in turn. Tell us their heights when you book, and we fit every bike on the day.

Size for this riderMTrail bike or e-bike

Bike sizes by rider height
Rider heightSize
120 to 134 cmKids’ 20 inch
135 to 144 cmKids’ 24 inch
145 to 154 cmXS
155 to 164 cmS
165 to 174 cmM
175 to 184 cmL
185 cm and overXL
  • Trail bike

    Front suspension, wide gears and a bell. Sizes XS to XL.

    £35 a day

  • E-bike

    Pedal assist with a battery that lasts a full day on the valley trails.

    £60 a day

  • Kids’ bike

    20 or 24 inch wheels, for riders from about 120 cm tall.

    £20 a day

  • Tag-along

    Fixes to an adult bike so younger children can pedal along.

    £15 a day

  • Single kayak

    Stable sit-on-top kayak with paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag.

    £40 a day

  • Double kayak

    Two seats. Good for a parent and child, or a pair who like to chat.

    £55 a day

  • Extra helmet

    Helmets are free with every bike. Add one if you bring your own bike.

    £5 a day

Included

What comes with every hire

Checked and fitted

We check each bike before it goes out and set the saddle to your height.

Map and route tips

A printed trail map, with routes marked for your level and time.

Lock and repair kit

A lock, a pump and a spare tube with every bike, plus a call-out number.

Kayak kit

Paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag. We help you launch at Willow Bend.

Ride quiz

Which trip should we put you on?

Answer four quick questions. We'll pick the trip that fits, or tell you honestly when nothing does.

Question 1 of 4
How do you like to get around?