Kayaking – Dunstanburgh Castle
A guided sea kayak journey with unique views of Dunstanburgh Castle and the nesting seabirds around Castle Point. Calm, scenic and genuinely special — designed as an adult-only experience with time to pause, look, and take it in.
Times shown in the booking calendar. We choose the best route for the day’s wind, swell and tide.
Designed for adults who want a calmer coastal journey with time for photos, wildlife moments and big views.
Private groups from £140. Private pricing starts at 2 people and scales for larger groups. Final price is shown when you choose your booking option.
Availability appears in the booking calendar. Midweek outside school holidays is typically private groups.
Plus a clear safety briefing, coaching as needed, and a paced journey with time for stops.
Bring water, any medication, and (if you like) a phone/camera in a waterproof case.
What to expect
Meet, kit up & brief. We’ll get you into the right kit, fit buoyancy aids and run a clear briefing before launching. We’ll also talk through the day’s plan based on conditions.
Launch & settle in. We start by finding a relaxed rhythm: efficient strokes, steering, and how to feel confident in coastal water. If you’re newer to sea kayaking, you’ll be coached as you go.
Castle views from the sea. Dunstanburgh looks completely different from the water — big cliffs, open sky and a dramatic approach that you simply don’t get on foot.
Nesting birds & coastline character. Castle Point can be alive with seabirds in season. We keep things respectful: steady pace, space for wildlife, and time to watch rather than rush.
Stops built in. We pause for photos and “look at that” moments when it suits the group and the conditions — this session is designed to feel calm and unhurried.
Everything included. Kayak, paddle, wetsuit and buoyancy aid — plus guidance throughout.
If you want a sea kayaking trip with a real “wow” viewpoint, this is the one.
- Arrive, kit up, briefing
- Launch and skills check-in
- Coastal journey towards Dunstanburgh
- Wildlife moments and photo stops
- Return journey and de-kit
Exact route varies with wind, swell and tide — we always choose the best, safest option for the day.
Castle close-up
Check dates & book
Prices vary by date and group type. Private pricing starts at 2 people and scales for larger groups. Final price is shown when you select your booking option.
We mainly run May to October, when conditions are best on the Northumberland coast.
This trip is especially rewarding during the nesting season around Castle Point — and we always keep wildlife space and run the day respectfully.
If conditions aren’t suitable, we’ll offer reschedule options or alternatives. If we can’t accommodate changes, we’ll refund in line with our terms.
Booking tip: Choose Open Group to join others, or Private Group for your own guide. If you pick the wrong option, refresh the page to start again.
For common questions, see our FAQs.
A taste of the trip
Castle views, coastline character and wildlife moments.
Iconic view
Coastal paddle
Seal spotting