Kayak Hire

Explore the Fowey Estuary

From our quiet Golant village base, a world away from Fowey's busy waterfronts, our Kayak hire allows those with previous experience the chance to explore the Fowey River at their own pace. Standard hire is for up to 4 hours, and while you can request a departure time we suggest you paddle with the tides at the times we recommmend. On the high tide you can paddle the creeks and backwaters from Golant, and enjoy the unique scenery and varied wildlife. Low tide paddles take you down to Fowey Harbour and its historic waterfronts. We can also arrange full day (8 hours) hire periods for those intent on some more serious water based exploration of the estuary and its many contrasts.

Whatever your plans, kayak hire gives you the complete freedom to explore at your own pace - we offer both Single & Double Kayaks, why not stop for a quiet creekside picnic or just a rest amongst the peaceful beauty of it's foreshores. With off the beaten track villages to visit and the coastal port of Fowey and Polruan to discover, your paddle is the key to unlocking this magical area.

Please note that you are required to have previous paddle experience in order to hire either a kayak or canadian canoe. Encounter Cornwall reserves the right to cancel any booking where they feel you will be a danger to yourselves or others on the water.

WE DO NOT ALLOW UNDER 16's TO TAKE OUT SINGLE KAYAKS, DOGS ARE WELCOME BUT MEDIUM TO LARGE DOGS WILL REQUIRE A SEAT AND ARE CHARGED AT A SUPPLIMENT OF £5

Late hire launch's (evening) will be required to return earlier than the 4hr hire time, due to operational restrictions.