Scale the North Sea on a surfboard, kayak past castles along our coastline, windsurf on the largest, man-made lake in the UK and canoe along rivers that wind through our market towns. The water sports opportunities in Northumberland are endless, and will add a little extra excitement to your trip.
Pick up a paddleboard, surf boards or wetsuits at one of our surf shops on the coast and explore the waters around our quiet bays and
outstanding beaches. If you need some guidance, you can book lessons for various water sports with the county’s excellent providers, such as kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.
Head out to
the Farne Islands and go diving with grey seals (and maybe even dolphins) from this magical group of small islands and rocky outcrops. Various diving centres offer shallow and deep diving trips, as well as wildlife boat trips, for an unforgettable experience.
If you prefer to explore by boat, The Coquet Shorebase Trust in
Amble provides water-based activities for all ages and abilities including canoeing, kayaking, raft building and powerboating. Or, row along one of our rivers; there are
bookable experiences on the River Coquet, where you can drift past Warkworth Castle from the comfort of your kayak or canoe. Stretch your visit to an overnight stay for a night or two and
find places to stay in Warkworth.
Venture onto our lakes at
Kielder Water and Forest Park, where you can sail and waterski across the stunning reservoir. Or visit
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, near Ashington, which is a great spot for windsurfers.