The Peak District’s Premier Paddle Sports Activity Provider!
Fancy an epic Peak District adventure? Look no further than Rapid Horizons – Derbyshire’s premier paddle sports provider! Whether you’re seeking a gentle canoe tour, a thrilling kayaking adventure, a fun-filled paddleboard, tubing session or raft building challenge, or you’re ready to conquer white-water rapids, Rapid Horizons offers unforgettable experiences tailored to suit your group’s needs. Their highly qualified staff ensure a safe and exhilarating experience for friends, families, hen & stag parties, and corporate groups, providing the ultimate Peak District adventure for everyone!
Canoeing
Canoeing is a great introduction to the waters, where you can enjoy a peaceful journey along peaceful rivers whilst taking in the beautiful views and experiencing the tranquility of nature.
There are two packages available through Rapid Horizons.
Adventure Tour
Lasting around 2 Hours – Suitable for ages 6+
Choose between kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding on this scenic river journey. This 5km round trip, starting in Ambergate is perfect for family and friends on any occasion. This relaxing river cruise is perfect for everyone, with no experience needed! What are you waiting for!
8km Rapid Tour along the River Derwent
Lasting around 2.5 Hours – Suitable for ages 6+
This awesome experience includes a journey down a 8km section of the River Derwent from Cromford to our hub in Ambergate. Stunning scenery gives way to small grade rapids as you navigate your Venture Canoes through the twists and turns of this grade 1/2 river.
Kayaking
Explore tranquil waterways at your own pace or test your skills on exciting rapids! Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a curious beginner, Rapid Horizons has a kayaking experience for you:
Adventure Tour
Lasting around 2 Hours – Suitable for ages 6+
Choose between kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding on this scenic river journey. This 5km round trip, starting in Ambergate is perfect for family and friends on any occasion. This relaxing river cruise is perfect for everyone, with no experience needed! What are you waiting for!
4km Rapid Tour on the Matlock Slalom
Lasting around 2 Hours – Suitable for ages 12+
Be prepared to get wet on this one! You’ll get to enjoy more stunning scenery, whilst taking on the slightly more challenging rapids on the Matlock Slalom! Of course, help will be at hand along the way, to provide guidance and to video those epic moments!
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Intro to Paddleboarading
3km Paddle from Ambergate – Lasting around 2 Hours
Suitable for ages 12+
Challenge yourself and refine your balance with stand-up paddleboarding! This fab Rapid Horizons activity offers a fun way to explore the water while getting a full-body workout with lots of laughs along the way, but once you’ve cracked it, you can embrace the tranquil waters at your own pace in your own time.
Adventure Tour
Lasting around 2 Hours – Suitable for ages 6+
Choose between kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding on this scenic river journey. This 5km round trip, starting in Ambergate is perfect for family and friends on any occasion. This relaxing river cruise is perfect for everyone, with no experience needed! What are you waiting for!
Fun Filled Tubing
If you’re looking for a fun and refreshing way to spend a summers day, then grab a tube and get ready to float down the river! Rapid Horizons offer two activities, perfect for families and groups of friends seeking a laid-back float in the Peak District, or an epic rapid adventure in nearby Nottingham!
Peak District Tubing Experience
Lasting around 2 Hours – Suitable for ages 6+
Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for your family or want to have a great laugh with your stag or hen, this is a fun way to spend a couple of hours in the Peak District. Sit back and float downstream, with giggles at the gentle rapids, with the Rapid Horizons experienced guides ensuring you have a safe and enjoyable ride!
5-Star White Water Rafting
If you’ve not tried white water rafting, you need to give it a go! Working as a team, it’s great for hen, stag and corporate events, as well as being a fun activity for families and groups of friends, wanting to try something a little different! Rapid Horizons offer a range of rafting packages, from gentle waters in Cromford, to more heart pumping adventures further afield in the Lake District and Wales.
River Rafting, Matlock
Lasting around 2.5 Hours – Suitable for ages 6+
As the ultimate team adventure, this is perfect for everyone, with no experience necessary! You’ll paddle a total of four miles, through beautiful landscape, with the fun of small rapids along the way. Rapid Horizons’ raft guide will navigate you down stream and catch the funniest moments on camera!
Raft Building
Aged 14+
Raft-building is a fun-filled challenge on the beautiful River Derwent, ideal for stag and hen parties, team-building, or corporate events! Teams will collaborate to design and construct their own rafts using provided materials, then put their creations to the test in a series of fun challenges and races.
Rock Climbing
If you don’t fancy getting wet, or want something extra to try your hand at during your stay, why not scale new heights and conquer your fears with a Rapid Horizons rock-climbing adventure?! There are climbing experiences for all skill levels, from introductory courses to challenging climbs for experienced climbers.
Bespoke Rock Climbing, Black Rocks
Lasting around 2.5 Hours – Suitable for ages 9+
Situated right next door to Rapid Horizons HQ, Black Rocks is the ideal place to get started on the rocks, or take your current climbing abilities to a whole new level, with the expert guidance of the Rapid Horizons Team. You’ll receive full guidance and safety equipment, as well as a chance to try out various rock climbing activities.
E Biking
Ebiking is a great ay to see the stunning Peak District countryside, suitable for all levels of fitness and cycling experience. No need to worry about route planning, Rapid Horizons will take care of everything for you.
Hen & Stag Weekends and Corporate Days
Why not choose one or more Rapid Horizons activities for the ultimate hen or stag weekend, or team building corporate days? Choose from their fabulous range of water activities where you can compete against your mates or work together as a team, and maybe add on a rock-climbing challenge to test your inner strength and determination!
Rapid Horizons partner with several pubs in Matlock, just a five-minute drive from the Rapid Horizons HQ and meeting point. Serving traditional pub grub, with generous portions, delicious stone baked pizzas and buffet options, why not pop in to fuel up before your adventure, or afterwards to reward your achievements?!
For those on corporate trips requiring meeting rooms, etc, Rapid Horizons can point you in the right direction, with lots of venues nearby to host your business needs.
Location
Rapid Horizons’ HQ is based in Cromford, famous for its industrial heritage, which can be discovered at Cromford Mill, now a UNSECO World Heritage Site. Here you will also find small selection of independent shops, cafés and pubs.
Nearby the inland ‘’seaside town’’ of Matlock Bath is a great family day out with amusement arcades, shops, cafes, bars, and fish and chip shops, attracting visitors back year upon year. Here you’ll also find a fab boating lake and nearby attractions such as The Heights of Abraham.
For those in search of a few more bars, head to nearby Matlock where you’ll find a great selection of traditional and trendy bars, serving delicious pub food.
Whatever your reason for visiting this fabulous area, Rapid Horizons guarantee to make it a memorable, fun filled trip!
Contact Rapid Horizons
For more information, please contact the helpful team at Rapid Horizons.
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