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Water Activities & Coniston Adventure 21: Raft Building Experience - Keswick

Water Activities & Coniston Adventure 21: Raft Building Experience

Conistoneasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5–2 hours

Fitness Level

All fitness levels welcome; no prior experience needed

Overview

Unleash your teamwork skills with Raft Building on Coniston Lake. Design, build, and navigate your own raft in this fun-filled water adventure that combines creativity with stunning scenery.

Chorley, England

Raft Building

From £50 • Build your own raft! • Ages 7 & up

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of teamwork with our Raft Building activity! Design and construct your own raft using wooden spars and barrels, then navigate a course on the lake. Whether for fun or team building, this unique adventure promises laughter, creativity, and unforgettable memories, all while enjoying the stunning scenery of Coniston.

Raft Building


Rates

Person - £50 Minimum age: 7 years old


Duration

3 hours


About

Using long rafting spars (wooden poles / planks), Barrels and lashings (length's of ropes) your team will build a raft capable of getting you around a set course on the lake.

To start your raft building session your team will first plan out you raft design on paper and then make a scale model of the raft before building your final design.

Once you have designed your raft you will then move on to building it using ropes to lash the spars and barrels together. If your lashings are loose and your raft isn't built correctly your in for a wet session.

Don’t worry if your raft comes apart on the lake as the Adventure21 team will be on hand with safety cover to rescue you and your raft if needed!

Raft building is an excellent activity whether it's for a fun session on the water or for a team building exercise.


What our customers say

  • ”Absolutely brilliant”
  • ”This is the third stag event I've been on with Dave and the team, and as always they didn't disappoint. Organising the event was made very simple by Kety, and our group leader Paul was first class. “
  • ”Coniston is such a beautiful part of the world, and getting to experience it through the gorge walking, canyoning and kayaking was a real pleasure.”
  • ”We were well looked after, the best thing about these trips is the great fun and laughter that the group leaders bring. It's always such a treat to come on these events, I can't wait to come back for more.”
  • ”If you've got a group event (or even as a couple), I really can't recommend these guys highly enough.”

Adventure Tips

Wear suitable clothing

Dress in quick-drying clothes and sturdy footwear to stay comfortable and safe.

Listen to safety instructions

Pay close attention to the guide’s instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Plan for weather changes

Bring layers and waterproof gear as weather can change quickly on the lake.

Book in advance

Reserve your spot ahead of time to secure your place on this popular activity.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Great crested grebes
  • Goldeneye ducks

History

Coniston has a rich history of copper mining, with remnants visible along the lakeshore, and was famously associated with the writer John Ruskin.

Conservation

Adventure 21 promotes eco-friendly practices, emphasizing Leave No Trace principles to protect Coniston’s pristine environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Quick-drying clothing

Essential

Keeps you comfortable and dry during water activity.

spring|summer|fall|winter specific

Sturdy water shoes or sandals

Essential

Protects your feet and provides good grip on the raft.

spring|summer|fall|winter specific

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Shield yourself from sun exposure on the water.

summer|null specific

Waterproof jacket

Prepare for unexpected rain or splash during the activity.

spring|fall|winter specific