Encounter Cornwall
Encounter Cornwall
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Offering guided Kayak trips, hire and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) lessons on the stunning Fowey River Estuary in Cornwall. Choose between our Creeks & Backwaters or Wildlife and Waterfronts Kayak tours, which launch either side of the High Tide, or join us on a New 2 SUP or SUP Taster & Tour. Our trips, lessons and hire are suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. We also offer a range of tailor made sessions for corporate groups, hen, stag and birthday parties ... Kayak & Canoe hire is available for experienced paddlers. All of our sessions are lead by fully qualified and insured instructors and we hold a full AALA license for leading under 16 groups on the water. For full information on availability and pricing, please visit our website and book on line or message us for more information.
Fowey, Cornwall, England
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2023
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L and S Irwin
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I can only echo all those amazing 5* reviews. My wife is very nervous in the water but Phil’s training has made a huge difference. He calmly explained and reassured her throughout the session. Her skills, knowledge and confidence have grown significantly. Thank you Phil
Written September 4, 2023
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Clairyg
Stafford, UK139 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We hired kayaks and went on a tour with Claire and Ben up the estuary to a lovely village. We saw wildlife and learned so much about the local area, which is just gorgeous and so peaceful. We were safe and the whole experience was well organised. We also took our dog on board. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you
Written August 28, 2023
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Snipsnap48
Fowey, UK108 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Went out on the new “sup skills” session
Clair was so informative and gave me so many tips to improve my sup abilities. From the obvious stability stuff to paddle blade angle and loads of tips for the next time i am out on the water.
Heartily recommend these guys
Clair was so informative and gave me so many tips to improve my sup abilities. From the obvious stability stuff to paddle blade angle and loads of tips for the next time i am out on the water.
Heartily recommend these guys
Written August 9, 2023
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jamiebeer2018
London, UK5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
First time on a kayak for my partner and I ! Thoroughly enjoyed our morning, very friendly staff immediately put us at ease, loaned me some clothing as I wasn’t too well prepared. Saw some lovely scenery and nature, would definitely recommend.
Thanks very much !
Thanks very much !
Written August 8, 2023
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Cassie J
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Aug 2023 • Solo
Just got back from an amazing morning on the SUP tour with Phil. Only my second time out in the boards after a starter session earlier in the week. Phil was a brilliant instructor and guide. (And historian/wildlife spotter) we paddled all the way up to Lerryn through stunning scenery, and no one about! Breath-taking and so much fun. Can’t rate Encounter Cornwall enough for making me feel so at ease on the water and going out with such knowledgeable and friendly guide. Thank you. Hope to be back in the sunshine. :) x
Written August 4, 2023
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Debbie S
Worcester, UK133 contributions
Jun 2023
We have hired kayaks from here quite a few times now, but it has now been taken over by Encounter Cornwall. My husband and myself wanted a double kayak to go off exploring and geocache on the river, so I booked online to reserve.
It is all very professional. The kayaks are new and in good condition, the staff are experienced and really friendly and helpful. We also found it very reasonable at £40 for a double kayak for 4.5 hours. We arrived back at our alloted time of 4.30 after spending all afternoon on the river.
This is the best place to hire kayaks etc. and would absolutely recommend it, whether you are experienced or not. They also organise tours if you don't want to explore on your own. It's well worth it. Thank you for a great afternoon - we will absolutely return!
It is all very professional. The kayaks are new and in good condition, the staff are experienced and really friendly and helpful. We also found it very reasonable at £40 for a double kayak for 4.5 hours. We arrived back at our alloted time of 4.30 after spending all afternoon on the river.
This is the best place to hire kayaks etc. and would absolutely recommend it, whether you are experienced or not. They also organise tours if you don't want to explore on your own. It's well worth it. Thank you for a great afternoon - we will absolutely return!
Written June 30, 2023
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obsidian l
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Jun 2023 • Family
As a family of 4 adults we hired 2 Canadian canoes for the day. The staff were very pleasant & very knowledgeable. We were set up with life jackets, waterproofs, dry bags and maps - told when the high and low tides were and what to watch out for along with recommendations of where to go within the tide pattern. I would say that this set up is ideally placed just a little further up the estuary as you are close to all the pretty bits. You can, of course, still go down to Fowey if you want.
All in all we had a great day out and managed to get all the way up the right hand fork in the river (and even beyond the little bridge), had a picnic, back down and up the left hand fork, up the by water to look for the seal (we didn't see it), up to St. Minnows, back down and up to the ship wrecks. All in all a very good day out. Highly recommended.
All in all we had a great day out and managed to get all the way up the right hand fork in the river (and even beyond the little bridge), had a picnic, back down and up the left hand fork, up the by water to look for the seal (we didn't see it), up to St. Minnows, back down and up to the ship wrecks. All in all a very good day out. Highly recommended.
Written June 27, 2023
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Claire H
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Jun 2023 • Solo
Had a great kayak tour (creeks and backwaters) with this lovely company. From the off, received a really warm welcome, and our small group had a friendly vibe. Clair & Ben are fabulous, experienced guides and share their extensive knowledge and enthusiasm in a relaxed way. Beautiful sunshine and scenery, well organised & led, comfortable kayak. Thanks so much for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend.
Written June 15, 2023
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PrincipessaPips
Wolverhampton, UK112 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Whilst staying in Cornwall for our 29th wedding anniversary, we fancied exploring the River Fowey via a kayak tour. We decided to book the "Creeks and Backwaters" guided trip with Encounter Cornwall and are so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, we felt among friends and very warmly welcomed by Julie and our kayak guide Clair. It turned out that only myself and my husband were booked on that particularly afternoon which meant we had our very own personal tour! Clair was a fantastic guide, really friendly, energetic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We felt in very safe hands! We had a fabulous couple of hours kayaking, chatting and wildlife spotting. It was really relaxing and we thoroughly enjoyed it. If we were in the area again we would definitely return. Maybe for our 30th anniversary we will have a go at SUP!!! Thanks again to Clair and all the team for making our afternoon a very memorable one!
Written May 16, 2023
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MarkMahoney
Aldershot, UK1,820 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Great afternoon exploring the river. You can do a tour with a guides or go on your own. Nice scenery and views and lots
Of wildlife. Friendly and helpful owners.
Of wildlife. Friendly and helpful owners.
Written October 8, 2022
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Thanks for the feedback Mark! Pleased you guys had fun
Written April 17, 2023
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Manju
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Hi
I have never kayaked therefore looking to do this with an experience person, on a two person kayak. Can you help? I will be in Fowey from May 25 to the end of the week.
Manju
fae3331
London, UK12 contributions
Hello, are small dogs able to come in a double kayak?
EncounterCornwall
Mid Cornwall UK5 contributions
Hi Fae, it's less about the size, more about if the dog will be happy in the kayak. Some dogs are fine and just sit happily, others want to jump out constantly! We recommend choosing a 'Creeks and Backwaters' trip if you are coming in the summer, as there is likely to be less traffic on the river, than in the harbour.
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