Watersports taster sessions at Meeth nature reserve

Thursday 28th August 2025

Encompass Training is running half day sessions to raise funds for Devon Wildlife Trust and introduce people to this amazing nature reserve. The water sports will be led by qualified instructors from Encompass Training

Proceeds to be donated to the Devon Wildlife Trust

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Watersports - Kayaking in Devon with Encompass Training

To book please use the form below or e-mail mail@nullencompasstraining.co.uk

Booking Form

  • Venue location – Meeth Quarry, Meeth, Devon, EX20 3ER – for directions see the Google maps “Meeth Encompass meeting point”
  • Booking essential
  • £20.00/£15 adults/children under 16, per person per session
  • Two 1/2 day sessions 10.00am -12.00pm  and 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Meet in the main car park
  • Children must be 7years and over. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult (you don’t have to participate or pay).
  • Limited spaces available on each session so please book to avoid disappointment
  • Choice of raft building, canoeing, paddle boarding or kayaking (limited numbers per activity)
  • All equipment and safety clothing will be provided
  • On the day all those booked will be transported by minibus to the lake from the main car park
  • No dogs please

Session outline:

  1. Short minibus ride from Meeth car park down to Woolladon Lake.
  2. Get kitted out with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and helmets (sizing up will be done on arrival).
  3. Male/female changing areas – these are rustic changing areas.
  4. We will see what everyone has a preference for and split into groups for two of the following activities: kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.

Pre-event Information:

  1. Wear swimming wear if you can – this speeds up getting ready.
  2. Bring: towel, trainers which will get wet in the lake (not flip flops/crocs), warm clothes and dry shoes for afterwards, drink/food, plastic bag for wet swim wear & wet trainers, sun cream/hat.
  3. Bring any necessary medication – inhalers etc.
  4. Come prepared for all weathers

If you have your own wetsuit and would like to wear it then please do bring it. Only buoyancy aids and helmets provided by us are permitted to be used.

Who Can Join?

Ages 8+
Under 18’s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult

Limited Places Available.
Book your place now using the form below!

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