Totnes Kayaks Ltd

Totnes Kayaks Ltd Sit-on-top kayak hire from Stoke Gabriel on the River Dart estuary, Devon. Singles and doubles available for 2, 3 or up to 6 hours. Family and group rates.

Guided Canoe trips. Paddleboards. River Guides. Group & School activities and Wild Camps. 'Getting you out there!' That's our mission. Whether you are a total beginner or seasoned adventurer, we have the gear and local knowledge to set you off so you have the best experience of our magnificent River Dart estuary, regarded as one of the most beautiful in the country, with its wildlife, history, stu

nning views, fresh air, peace and quiet and, if you want it, a good workout. We will ensure you set off well informed and well equipped, on a route suited to your experience and ability. Our staff are experienced, qualified local river guides and skippers who know how to make sure people have a great time, working around the varying winds and tides we experience here. This is is not like renting pedalos on an urban lake; this is coastal Britain at its best and we know how to make it accessible to a wide range of people. We are passionate about 'getting you out there' whoever you are. If you are coming down to South Devon on holiday, visiting Totnes, Dartmouth, Torbay, or if you live in the local villages along the Dart this is a real must on your "Days out/things to do in South Devon". Get yourself to the riverside pubs, villages and wild spots in the way they're supposed to be reached - by river transport. On the water you can get away from the noise, hassle, and traffic jams to take in the beautiful views and get to your destination relaxed and ready to explore! We also hire paddleboards and canoes. And we offer Guided Canoe trips. No body need be left on the shore. If kayaking is not for everyone in your group, how about one of our giant canoes? Dryer and more stable than a kayak and with one of our experienced Skippers to look after you, we can get your whole party out on the water; all the generations (2weeks to 90+years old). Each canoe takes 6-12 people and we can get 60 adults out on the water at any one time, 69 if including little tiny people! We can also provide river guides to accompany you in your own canoes or kayaks, or those that you hire from us. River School activities include adventure activities on the water, bushcraft activities on the shore and wild camping. Our staff can adapt to your group, be it a school or adult group, or a mixture.

24/08/2026

If your lucky on our kayaking trips you may spot a seal or too ๐Ÿฆญ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“River Dart

23/08/2026

Thanks Martin ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ
Still havenโ€™t been kayaking with us? Book in now on our website or give us a call ๐Ÿ“ž

POV: you come kayaking on the River Dart ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™We have been having an awesome summer getting to meet so many new faces and ...
22/08/2026

POV: you come kayaking on the River Dart ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™

We have been having an awesome summer getting to meet so many new faces and returning adventurers on the Dart this year ๐Ÿ˜„

Summer isnโ€™t over yet so please do enquiry about booking your kayak we endeavour to be open everyday (if the weather allows) up until early September! ๐Ÿ™Œ

01/08/2026

Still thinking about coming kayaking ? Come and enjoy yourselves too ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Thanks Kate ๐Ÿ’™

Why if you want to explore the River Dart is starting from Stoke Gabriel with us the best option?Because itโ€™s a tidal es...
31/07/2026

Why if you want to explore the River Dart is starting from Stoke Gabriel with us the best option?

Because itโ€™s a tidal estuary and this really can make a difference to your experience and paddle power so we like to advise you on tides and your options. Launching from Stoke Gabriel you will always have options ๐Ÿ™ƒ

If you are going before low tide and over low tide we will likely see if you fancy a paddle down to our neighbouring village of Dittisham where there is a pub and a cafe on the waterfront so perfect if you want to enjoy lunch or dinner or grab a drink ๐Ÿ˜‹ opposite you can see Greenway home of Agatha Christie ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

Over high tide you can paddle up river to Tuckenhay where thereโ€™s also pubs ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜‹ just an hours paddle and you could be dining waterside The Maltsters Arms or a short walk up to another pub The Watermans Arms too!

If you fancy going up River towards Totnes the Sharpham Estate is en route and beautiful, now home to rewilding projects and regeneration,mindfulness and meditation ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ itโ€™s beautiful stretch of the river and recommended having a picnic up this stretch of the river!

If you do our up to 6 hour kayak hire you can enjoy pubs, wildlife watching and stopping riverside on your route. 6 hours is plenty to enjoy the sites along the river and feel no rush to get back to us in Stoke Gabriel ๐Ÿฆญ๐Ÿ›ถ

We also do 2 hour hire sessions if you want to just get out on the water for an explore !

27/07/2026

We are on hand to help you plan your adventure on the river. Fancy lunch at the pub like Chris? A paddle up to the beautiful Sharpham Estate or a trip down river to our neighbouring village Dittisham ?

Get in touch and we can help plan your day!

Last weekend we had two very special kayakers โค๏ธ on Saturday 18th July we had our FIRST EVER engagement take place on th...
23/07/2026

Last weekend we had two very special kayakers โค๏ธ on Saturday 18th July we had our FIRST EVER engagement take place on the kayaks on the beautiful River Dart ๐Ÿ›ถ

Dean and Bethany came kayaking on their first date here with us 5 years ago and this time they came back as FIANCร‰S and Mr and Mrs Lewis to be ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’’

We are so happy for these two and honoured that this is going to be such a special place for you guys forever โค๏ธ

See you next time probably as Mr and Mrs Lewis ๐Ÿ™Œ

20/07/2026

Beginning our week with a lovely review ๐Ÿ™Œ Thanks Kelly it makes us happy seeing you all have a good time on the river and the weather has been helping bring the good vibes here this past week ๐ŸŒž

Nature, pub trips and new experiences all round ๐Ÿ™ƒ maybe some new hobbies too๐Ÿ‘€

Book your kayak trip now whilst the sun is here and shining ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ™Œ

If youโ€™ve got a big family gathering, birthday party, stag/hen do or a club/sports group who want to try something diffe...
14/07/2026

If youโ€™ve got a big family gathering, birthday party, stag/hen do or a club/sports group who want to try something different โ€ฆ at Totnes Kayaks we do group rates for bookings for 12+people and have alot of kayaks so can accommodate big groups.

We can help you organise a kayak to a pub for a meal, suggest picnic spots, swim locations and whereโ€™s best to see our local friends ๐Ÿฆญ if you book in advance we can also do drop off and collections of kayaks so you could kayak one way down/up the river if thatโ€™s what you fancy (pick up/drops off we do charge a little extra for the logistics!)

Swipe to see our group rates โญ๏ธ and get in contact if you want to book your group onto a kayak adventure!

We can also send you to Canoe Adventures if your group would prefer huggggge canoes instead of sit on tops and travel on the river with a skipper sand local guide ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ›ถ

Address

Totnes Kayaks, The Quay
Stoke Gabriel
TQ96RD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447799403788

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