Whitewater Tubing
Comfortable Kit | Low fuss | Big splashes.
Key points:
- Duration - 3 hours
- Ages : 11+
- Location : 20 minutes from M6 junction 36 (exact location confirmed the day before)
- Weight restrictions: 120kg (dictated the PPE)
- fitness level : Ability to swim confidently helps, but don't worry its river powered
- Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian
Whitewater Tubing
Grab a tube and ride the rapids on a playful whitewater tubing trip in Cumbria.
Price:
ADULTS – £60
UNDER 16 – £45
Whitewater north exclusive activity in unique locations!
White water tubing is one of the most fun and accessible ways to experience moving water in the Lake District and Cumbria. Riding individual inflatable tubes, you’ll float, spin, surf, and splash your way through natural rapids and flowing sections of river.
Unlike rafting, tubing puts you right at the surface of the water, creating a more personal and playful connection with the river.
Along the way, there’s time for river games, learning how to move with the flow, and appreciating the natural environment around you. As with all Whitewater North activities, safety is central we provide all specialist equipment and thorough briefings before getting on the water.
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What to bring
Swimwear to wear under your kit
A towel and dry clothes for after (and to arrive wearing, please)
Sturdy closed-toe old trainers, boots, or water shoes you don’t mind getting wet
(no crocs or beach shoes)
Any personal medication you may need (e.g. inhalers)
Everything else is provided.
What’s included
Guided whitewater tubing with experienced instructors
All specialist safety equipment (helmet, buoyancy aid, wetsuit, wetsuit socks)
Full safety briefing before getting on the river
A playful, fast-paced river experience using natural features and flow
No hidden extras — just turn up ready to get soaked
Need to know
Locations:
We run tubing on a range of rivers across Cumbria and the Lake District. Most venues are within 20 minutes of Junction 36 on the M6, sometimes east, sometimes west.
Meeting point:
Water levels matter, so we choose the best river for tubing close to the date. You’ll receive a confirmation email the day before with exact meeting details, parking, and timings.
Group sizes:
Smaller bookings may be combined with other guests. If you want a fully private experience, consider booking a private session.
We use our local knowledge to pick rivers that make tubing playful, safe, and properly fun on the day.
Water levels & conditions
Tubing is more flexible than rafting — but it still depends on the river behaving itself.
If water levels are too low, tubing often works brilliantly
If water levels are too high or pushy, tubing may not be suitable
If levels are too high for safe tubing, we’ll offer you:
Whitewater rafting instead, where being in a raft is the better option
OR
An alternative river or date if that’s what works best for you
No forced trips, no compromises — just the best option for the conditions.
What to bring
Swimwear to wear under your kit
A towel and dry clothes for after (and to arriving wearing please!)
Sturdy closed toe old trainers, boots or water shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (no beach shoes or crocs )
Any personal medication you may need (e.g. inhalers)
Everything else is provided.
What’s included
Guided whitewater rafting with experienced instructors
All specialist safety equipment to keep you comfortable (helmet, buoyancy aid, wetsuit, wetsuit socks)
Full safety briefing before you hit the river
A genuinely exciting river experience, tailored to the conditions and your team
No hidden extras — just turn up ready for adventure.
Need to know
Locations: We operate on a variety of rivers across Cumbria and the Lake District. Most venues are within 20 minutes of Junction 36 on the M6, sometimes east, sometimes west.
Meeting point: Because water levels change, we choose the best river for your group close to the date. You’ll receive a final confirmation email the day before your trip with exact meeting details, parking info, and timings.
Group sizes: If you book with fewer than 6 people, your group may be split across rafts with other guests (we’ll always try to keep you together where possible).
Private raft: Want your own boat? Book a private raft to guarantee your group stays together.
We pride ourselves on local knowledge of a huge amount of venues, choosing rivers that deliver the best experience on the day.
Water levels & conditions
We’re active kayakers ourselves and won’t run rafting trips unless the river is genuinely worth it
If levels are too low for proper Whitewater rafting, we’ll be honest.
In those cases, we’ll offer:
Whitewater tubing
OR
Our Eden River Safari even at low water its an incredibly scenic, family-friendly journey through a hidden valley with sporadic rapids up to class 4 to keep you on your toes!
No watered-down trips, your experience with us will start with transparency and end with great days on the river.
