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Guided bike and kayak tours in Alder Valley

Eight small-group trips, from a two-hour family ride to a full day on the ridge. Every tour includes a local guide and all the kit.

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Bike

Valley loop ride

  • Easy
  • 3 hours
  • Ages 10 and up

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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Bike

Ridge and pines ride

  • Challenging
  • 6 hours
  • Ages 16 and up

A big day of climbs and forest trail up to Ridge lookout. Lunch is at the top, then a long, flowing ride back down to the river.

  • 42 km
  • Bike, helmet, guide and lunch

£129per person

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Bike

Orchard e-bike tour

  • Easy
  • 3 hours
  • Ages 14 and up

Let the motor help on the hills as you ride between orchards and farm shops. A good pick if you want distance without the effort.

  • 24 km
  • E-bike, helmet, guide and a tasting stop

£85per person

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Bike

Family trail ride

  • Easy
  • 2 hours
  • Ages 6 and up

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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Kayak

Sunset kayak paddle

  • Easy
  • 2.5 hours
  • Ages 12 and up

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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Kayak

River explorer paddle

  • Moderate
  • 4 hours
  • Ages 12 and up

Paddle downstream past cliffs and gravel beaches, with a swim stop on warm days. Our van brings you back to the boathouse.

  • 12 km
  • Kayak, buoyancy aid, dry bag, guide and van back

£79per person

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Kayak

Family river paddle

  • Easy
  • 2 hours
  • Ages 6 and up

Gentle paddling in double kayaks, with an adult in every boat. Look out for herons and dragonflies along the reeds.

  • 5 km
  • Double kayaks, buoyancy aids and a guide

£45per person

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Bike and kayak

Ride and paddle day

  • Moderate
  • 6.5 hours
  • Ages 14 and up

Ride up the valley in the morning and have lunch by the river. Then paddle back to the boathouse in the afternoon.

  • 28 km ride, 8 km paddle
  • Bike, kayak, all kit, guide and lunch

£139per person

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Private groups and team days

Book any tour with your own guide, on a date you choose. From £420 for up to 6 people, then £55 for each extra person.

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Up to 12 people. For 9 or more on our longer trips, a private trip can cost less.

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What every tour includes

A local guide

One guide for every 8 people, with a first aid kit and a phone.

Bike or kayak

Checked before every trip and set up for your height.

Safety kit

Helmets on rides. Buoyancy aids and dry bags on paddles.

Water and a snack

Refill water on the way. Full-day trips include lunch.