We have a 17 year old who is happy to holiday with us providing he can spend all day kayaking. Problem is, we don't like him being on the water alone. He's not bothered if its lake or moving water. Does anybody have any site recommendations in UK please- would prefer facilities to be on site if possible.Thanks
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the caravan and camping club site site at chertsey in london has facilities for this, they were doing it whilst we were there at end of august and I think there is a club for it onsite as well
Whitewater park in Stockton on Tees is a nice site loads of places to visit and next to the Tees Barrage so your son can kayak all day white water suff to.
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Have a look at GlanLlyn - a nice site with private access to Lake Bala, one of the safest places for your son. You can pitch and see the beach and lake, so you don't even have to get out of your chair to keep an eye on him. See details here - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1090
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It's on the river Wye in Herefordshire and we recently stayed at a CL nearby. The site has Kayak/Canoe hire and I think tuition on site, as well as direct access to the river.
Walking the dogs along the river there were many canoists(canoeists??) on the river, and it has a few mild rapids, so a bit more of a challenge/interest than most rivers.
This site is next door to the white water centre near Bala. It has its own footpath to the centre and although boats cant be launched from the site itself, due to the river being fenced, once you are through the gate to the footpath there are several places you can launch from, as well as the white water centre itself. The centre is a 5 minute walk away and has a cafe and terrace so you could watch your son without getting wet yourself.
We have stayed on this site a few times and it is a lovely small site. Nice owners and beautiful facilities.
Carol
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