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Watersports, Elveden Forest

The Watersports lake is at the heart of the village. We provide a range of activities from simply hiring a pedalo for a gentle trip around, seeing wildlife and enjoying the view to the challenge of windsurfing.


Choose an activity from the list above to find out more about it.

Canoes

Open cockpit, high stability canoes, suitable for all ages.


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Fishing

Equipment hire available. Stocked fish - Golden Rudd, Mirror, Common Carp.


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Kayak Tuition

In our stable, closed cockpit kayaks, you’ll learn to manoeuvre, paddle and capsize to build your skills and your confidence.

Open early Spring to late Autumn dependent on weather.


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Pedalos

Hire a pedalo and gently explore the lake.


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Raft Building

For this adventurous challenge, your team will receive a plan and materials then the clock starts ticking. You'll have to build your raft in the time allowed. Then comes the ultimate test; will your raft float or will you sink?

Open early Spring to late Autumn dependent on weather.


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Rowing Boats

Take up oars and row around the lake in our stable rowing boats, which hold a maximum of 4 people.


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Sailing Dinghies

Topper, Fun Boat and Topaz dinghies available.


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Sailing Tuition

Heading out across the water, mastering the winds as you control your own boat single handedly is such an invigorating feeling. Our RYA instructors will teach you the basics of sailing, then you can practice around the lake.

Open early Spring to late Autumn dependent on weather.


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Water Cable Ski

Water Cable Ski is a 500m water ski facility located on our watersports lake and is unique to Elveden Forest. Our instructors will introduce you to the skills required for waterskiing, wake boarding and knee boarding.
 
Open early Spring to late Autumn dependent on weather.


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Windsurfing

A variety of boards and sails are available for all ages and abilities.


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Windsurfing Tuition

Why not have a go at Windsurfing. Modern boards and sails make learning easier and our fully qualified RYA instructors will take you through the basics.

Open early Spring to late Autumn dependent on weather.


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