Kayak the Jurassic Coast

Yes, most people book alone or in small groups. It's a great way to meet like-minded adventurers.

Please see the section above for trip inclusions and exclusions.

- A warm sleeping bag and pillow - Swimwear to wear under a wetsuit - Old trainers or wet shoes to wear in the water - A rash vest to wear with a wetsuit (not essential) - A fleece and warm layers for the evenings - Sun cream, a sun hat, a small rucksack and a large water bottle - Additional snacks to keep energy levels up

It’s highly recommended you take out personal travel insurance. Travel cover protects you in the case of unforeseen circumstances including cancellations, injuries, equipment loss, flight changes and other events that could negatively impact your trip. We suggest specialist adventure travel insurers, [Rise & Shield](https://riseandshield.com/). They cover 100s of activities and are easy to deal with if you need to make a claim. They also cover unique scenarios, like trekking at altitude or emergency evacuation in hard-to-reach places, that ordinary travel insurance doesn’t cover.

No experience is needed for Kayaking. You'll be paddling sit-on-top kayaks that are really stable and fantastic for beginners. At all times you'll be guided by a professional, qualified instructor. You will, however, need to have a base level of fitness and be able to confidently swim up at least 25m .

The rural campsite has hot showers and toilets. The pop-up campsite is on a working dairy farm in the countryside, with beautiful views and surroundings. There is no campsite shop. Wifi connection is not available, but there is good mobile signal.

Breakfast - we drive you and your fellow paddlers to a wonderful local cafe. Breakfast choices include: locally-reared bacon or sausage ciabatta bap or scrambled eggs on toast PLUS Freshly Baked Croissant, selection of cereal, fruit juice and hot drink of your choice. You're welcome to order additional items, but you will need to cover the cost. Your packed lunch includes: The Salt Pig Sausage Roll/Quiche, Pipers Crisps, homemade fruity & nutty Flapjack, nutty hazelnut brownie and fruit. Dinner is not included. There are lots of options in Corfe village or Swanage town.

Our campsite is located on a working farm in between Corfe Village and Swanage. The camping field is set up with pre-pitched bell tents ready for your arrival. It's a comfy, spacious place to rest your head at the end of a busy day paddling. The views over Corfe Castle are gorgeous. There are two single beds in each tent. We provide a proper bed and mattress with a sheet - you just need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow. We are not a 5* luxury glamping resort, but we will certainly make you feel very comfortable and relaxed in a beautiful rural setting! If you are a group of three people, the host can arrange for an extra bed to be put in the tent. Your tents will be grouped together with your fellow paddlers. There is also a larger shared social tent (with tea and coffee-making facilities) for socialising in the evening with other guests. Usually, we prepare a campfire for the group (just ask your host) and you can sit back and enjoy one of Dorset's famous sunsets. During the summer the campsite is also open to other guests.

The Dorset coast is well-protected and typically calm during the summer months. Most trips can run as planned, but sometimes the weather does force us to take alternative routes and your safety is always the first priority in making these decisions. Very occasionally, there can be severe weather that forces us to cancel the trip - in this case, we will give you as much notice as possible, and you will be offered a free date change.

There are plenty of stops along the way to fill up your water bottles. The lead guide will also provide water throughout the trip. Please bring a large water bottle. Drinking water taps are at the campsite.

Start: Your guide will collect you from Wareham train station from 10:30 AM, or you can meet the team at the campsite (Purbeck Valley Farm, BH20 5HU) at 11:00 AM/ 11:30 AM. End: Your guide will drop you off at Wareham train station at around 4:00 PM. There are trains to Waterloo every hour.

Solo travellers can either share with another solo or choose to have their own tent, at no extra charge.

The minimum age is 18 years.

You can expect to kayak around 8km/ 5 miles each day.

Unfortunately, we only offer tandem kayaks, this is a great way to get to know your fellow paddlers. Plus, it's double the 'engine' power compared to a single person!

The company we use for catering (The Salt Pig Too) can usually cater for most dietary requirement, provided they are given sufficient notice. Be sure to indicate any diet restrictions on your trip form. If you have any concerns/ your needs are very specific, feel free to contact The Salt Pig Too (thesaltpig.co.uk/the-salt-pig-swanage/) directly with your enquiry.

We have multiple locations for kayaking, so can normally find a more sheltered alternative if the conditions are very windy (i.e rivers or sheltered harbours). Our guides keep an eye on weather conditions leading up to the trip and also dynamically risk assess day-to-day to ensure they pick the best location for the conditions on the day. In the case of extreme storms, then the weekend would be cancelled or moved to another date. In the unlikely case of a cancellation, your host will reach out as soon as possible to discuss options.

Yes there is no problem parking cars on site, there is a space on the field just before the gate - approx 4 mins walk to the tents.