Chester Kayak Hire - The River Dee

Chester Kayak Hire (part of Direct Kayaks Ltd) is a well established boat hire business offering great quality kayaks, canoes, paddleboards (SUP), and even pedalo hire in the heart of Chester & nearby Flintshire.

You can hire their high quality boating and paddleboarding equipment for amazing self-guided adventures on the water (both river and lake) from the following locations or choose to join the expert team at Chester kayak Hire for paddleboard lessons (only on Hope Lake).

• Chester's idyllic River Dee at Sandy Lane, CH3 5UL (free parking for up to 4 hours), Eccleston, CH4 9JE or Farndon, CH3 6QF (free parking)
• Flintshire's picturesque Hope Lake at Park in The Past, Fagl Lane, Hope, Wrexham LL12 9RB (free parking with kayak, canoe, paddleboard or pedalo hire)

Please note that as all vessels are hired for self-guided tours the responsibility for your safety out on the water is in your hands - please discuss your level of experience and ability with the Chester Kayak Hire team to ensure you book the right hire for you to have a fantastic but most importantly, safe time on the water.

Click the 'Book Now' button above to organise your preferred paddling adventure on the River Dee.

If you cant find the exact dates you want please contact the Chester Kayak Hire team directly via the 'Get in Touch' form on this page and they will always do their best to accommodate your requirements

Boat & Paddleboard Hire on The River Dee Chester

The River Dee runs right through the heart of Chester city centre so you can soak in the history of sites such as the Roman city walls, the Old Dee Bridge, and the Chester Weir as you paddle along the stunning stretch of river from the launch at Sandy Lane down past Chester Meadows and the old school promenade bandstand at Chester Groves.

Alternatively, depending on your level of experience you can take your vessel upstream and take in the majesty of the Iron Bridge at Aldford.

With Chester Kayak Hire you hire the equipment and have free reign as to the route you explore self-guided however the team obviously know the river incredibly well and are always happy to advise you on what route would suit you best depending on your levels of experience and what you want from your time out on the river.

Depending on your requirements of which stretch of the river you wish to explore you can also launch from Farndon (which also has free parking) and the Farndon Bridge to Chester Canoe Trip – Self guided (Full Day) trip is a very popular stretch of the river to explore.

You can hire the following on the River Dee:

• Kayak Hire
• Canoe Hire
• Paddleboard (SUP) Hire

Hen & Stag Parties, Team Building & Group Hire

Kayak and open canoe hire is also available for group hire on the River Dee and the most fantastic way for friends, families and co-workers to get together and have a great time.

The Chester Kayak Hire team can tailor your group hire to your requirements and location or you can choose one of their standard trips such as:

• Farndon Bridge to Chester Canoe Trip – Self guided (Full Day)

For more information and prices to design your own bespoke group hire enquire via the 'Get in Touch' form on this page.

Equipment Hire For Longer Durations

Chester Kayak Hire also offer kayak & canoe equipment hire for you to take with you for the day or weekend trip even your summer holidays -for more information and prices enquire via the 'Get in Touch' form on this page.

Dog Friendly

Kayaking and paddleboarding is a popular trend that a lot of pooches can't get enough of and you are more than welcome to take your dog out on the water in any of Chester Kayak Hire's vessels but please be aware that you need to take full responsibility for their safety.