Paddle through West Wales rivers and lakes with expert instruction at this award-winning canoe centre offering family sessions, youth development, and elite slalom training.

Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Centre & Club is a nationally respected outdoor adventure hub located in the heart of West Wales, offering canoeing, kayaking, and paddlesport experiences for families, schools, and competitive athletes. The venue specialises in bespoke residential adventures for schools, combining outdoor challenge with environmental awareness and personal development. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities including paddling on the river and lake, stand-up paddle boarding, and seasonal summer sessions suitable for beginners through to experienced paddlers. The centre caters to diverse groups including families seeking adventure holidays, schools looking for meaningful educational experiences, youth groups, and young people in alternative education programmes. With experienced instructors and high-performance coaches, Llandysul Paddlers provides safe but exciting environments that foster teamwork, confidence, and resilience. The venue is also home to one of the UK's most successful canoe slalom programmes, offering a clear progression pathway from beginner paddlers to elite competition level. Summer sessions are particularly popular, offering open lake opportunities for all ages and abilities. The centre accommodates dogs and requires booking in advance. On-site and local accommodation options are available for those seeking multi-day adventures, making it ideal for family getaways, school trips, and residential courses.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Jas RJ

3 weeks ago

Great day out on the river, warm welcome on arrival and great instruction all afternoon from Lili and Seth, highly recommended.

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Mike Edwards

a month ago

Brilliant, the staff were so helpful and the kids had a brilliant time! (So did mami who was as so out of her comfort zone and still had a blast with the kids!) Thank you! We will be back!

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Annabelle Buckley

2 months ago

Had a fantastic time with Llandysul Paddlers, we booked the accommodation across the road for the weekend which is linked to the canoe centre, and did kayaking on one of the days. The guides were so friendly, funny and helpful, and took photos for us as we went down the river so we didn’t have to get our phones wet! We did a combination of the lake & the river with fun rapids and we would thoroughly recommend this to others. The whole group said it was the most we’ve all laughed in a long time. We hope to go again in coming years!

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Alex Man

a year ago

Gareth and the rest of his team were absolutely lovely and so helpful! 🙌 We had a fantastic 2 day trip filled with fun 🚣‍♂️ — from paddling standard sea kayaks 🌊 to bouncing around in an inflatable white-water boat 💦. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back! 👏

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Andrew balasco

4 years ago

Everyone is so friendly, we had the best day of our holiday so far herer. The kids loved it almost as much as us big kids! Joey and the and team made you feel safe and secure while also encouraging you to do things you maybe wouldn't do. We would highly recommend anyone one of any age to enjoy this day out. 5+ from us

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026