Hiring a paddleboard at Loch Insh offers the freedom to discover stunning mountain views across the Cairngorms National Park from a completely unique perspective.
Paddleboarding is a fantastic, family-friendly activity. We offer incredibly stable stand-up paddleboards that are easy to balance on, making them a popular, comfortable choice for parents, children, and solo adventurers looking to experience one of the best outdoor activities the region has to offer. Best of all, you can even bring your dog out on the water with you!
If you’re just looking for a quick escape, a 90-minute hire is perfect for a calm morning paddle or a fun afternoon out. You can stick close to the beach if you’re just finding your feet, alternatively you could pack a picnic and make a day of it on a self-guided river trip beyond the loch.
If you are planning to be out for longer, we recommend grabbing our summer day ticket instead. By doing so, you’ll get free, unlimited use of all our hires for the whole day. which gives you free, unlimited use of all our hires for the whole day.
Choosing your Paddleboard: When it comes to choosing your kayak ,We have a few different sizes depending on who you’re bringing along:
When it comes to choosing your board, we have a premium fleet with a few different sizes depending on who you’re bringing along:
Junior-Sized Boards: Lightweight and perfectly scaled down for younger paddlers to build confidence and maneuver easily.
Single Boards: Standard boards that are ideal for solo explorers or those looking for a peaceful, independent paddle.
Tandem Boards: Built for two people—great for couples, friends, or a parent and child paddling together.
Jumbo Paddleboards: Massive multi-person boards that fit up to four people, perfect for maximum family fun or group challenges.
What’s Included? Safety is our top priority. All hire sessions include a high-quality buoyancy aid as standard and a brief safety induction from our friendly beach team before you head off. We also monitor weather conditions closely to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable experience.
First time Paddleboarding, learn fun afternoon on the water, here’s a couple of options to get you out on the water for the first time.
Group Taster Lessons
The perfect “no-pressure” 90 minute introduction with other first timers. Our instructors will get you paddling like a pro in your very first session. All ages from 8 years old can take part.
Private Taster Lessons
Same lesson even less pressure! Your lesson at your pace. A great option for families with kids under 8 years old who can join in too.
This course is the perfect way to get confident using paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks. We start right at the beginning with an easy introduction to the kit on the calm water of Loch Insh.
From there, as the week goes on, we’ll step things up with trickier skills like figure-of-eight steering and self-rescue techniques.
Ultimately, the highlight of the week is putting those new skills to the test with two different trips down the River Spey, mixed in with some fun paddling games to keep things relaxed.
KIDS 5 DAY PADDLESPORTS
This week is all about getting kids confident on paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks. To kick things off, we start with a fun introduction to the kit and basic techniques on the flat water of Loch Insh.
Once everyone gets their balance, we’ll move on to cooler skills like figure-of-eight steering and how to safely get back on their boat if they take a splash.
To wrap up the week, they’ll head out on two brilliant river trips down the Spey, while also playing plenty of classic watersport games along the way.
Beyond standard beach hires, we also offer a full range of structured outdoor group options tailored for any crowd looking to explore the Cairngorms:
Scenic River Trips: Leave the open loch behind and follow our guides down peaceful, tree-lined river channels for an unforgettable paddle safari.
School Groups & Youth Clubs: Keep students active with safe, fully supervised team-building sessions as well as introductory paddleboard courses.
Stag & Hen Parties: Kick off your weekend celebrations with high-energy games, jumbo board challenges, and plenty of splashes.
Corporate Days Out: Swap the office for the mountains with custom group lessons specifically designed to boost team morale and communication
