Kayaking Experience
Enjoy an introductory taster session with our experienced, professional instructor on a Sit on Top Kayak.
These are open sessions, meaning that there may be other people on your session who you do not know. If you would prefer a private session please see our calendar here.
Kayak minimum age 10yrs (Minimum age 5 yrs if an adult accompanies in a tandem kayak - we have 2 tandem kayaks
| Event | Event Date | Available place | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Kayak Experience | 09-04-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Open Kayak Experience | 26-04-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Open Kayak Experience | 24-05-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Open Kayak Experience | 21-06-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Open Kayak Experience | 19-07-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Open Kayak Experience | 07-08-2026 11:00 am | 5 |
Stand Up Paddle Board Taster (SUP)
Experience Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Cumbria, at the beautiful Talkin Tarn Country Park! Our qualified and experienced SUP instructor will introduce you to this fantastic activity and ensure you have a superb time as you paddle around the Tarn.
Our taster sessions last for around one and a half hours, and include all equipment, coaching and use of warm showers and changing rooms.
These taster sessions are suitable for all ages from 12 years to adult. To book, simply find the event that suits you and follow the online instructions. If you would prefer a private session, these can be arranged at a time to suit you, please follow this link to find a slot on our online calendar.
| Event | Event Date | Available place | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 28-03-2026 1:00 pm | 6 | |
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 09-04-2026 2:30 pm | 6 | |
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 26-04-2026 2:30 pm | 6 | |
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 24-05-2026 2:30 pm | 6 | |
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 21-06-2026 2:30 pm | 6 | |
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 19-07-2026 2:30 pm | 6 | |
| Open SUP session (age 12 to Adult) | 07-08-2026 2:30 pm | 6 |
Archery
Join us for an Archery beginner class for adults and kids from 9 years and up. Learn to shoot a bow and arrow at Talkin Tarn near Carlisle.
If you would prefer a private session, these can be arranged at a time to suit you, please follow this link to find a slot on our online calendar.
| Event | Event Date | Available place | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) (2) | 25-01-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 22-02-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) (2) | 28-03-2026 11:00 am | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 09-04-2026 1:00 pm | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 26-04-2026 1:00 pm | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 24-05-2026 1:00 pm | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 21-06-2026 1:00 pm | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 19-07-2026 1:00 pm | 6 | |
| Archery Open Session (Age 9- Adult) | 07-08-2026 1:00 pm | 6 |