COMBE MARTIN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the sheltered creeks of Combe Martin Bay
Stand-up paddleboard hire from OSKC Watersports lets beginners and families explore the sheltered coves of Combe Martin with expert briefings and shore facilities.
Paddle the sheltered creeks of Combe Martin Bay.
Combe Martin’s bay is a sheltered, easy-to-read stretch of water threaded with small creeks and coves — an ideal place to try stand-up paddleboarding for the first time or to paddle at a relaxed pace with family. OSKC Watersports places boards on the beach (or carries them to the water’s edge), runs a short safety briefing, and provides changing and shower facilities so you can arrive ready to go and return without fuss.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sheltered water for first-timers
Combe Martin bay’s small creeks and coves create protected conditions that make it easy to get upright, steady your stroke and build confidence on a board — exactly why the operator recommends the bay for beginners and families.
A board for every size and group
OSKC offers a range of SUPs from small hard (soft-top) boards for children or advanced paddlers to large inflatable models for bigger riders; family options include the “Explorer” for up to four paddlers and the “Super Tanker” for up to ten.
Hassle-free, professionally run sessions
The centre is licensed by AALA and staffed by qualified instructors and sea-kayak leaders; your board will be ready on the beach 50 metres from Combe Martin beach, and staff provide a short safety briefing and advice on the best areas to paddle.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You change at the waterfront centre, collect a board that suits your size and skill, hear a concise safety briefing, then launch from the sand into calm water. From there you can thread the bay’s small coves at your own pace — a low-stakes environment for learning strokes, balance and group paddling.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this hire
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring swimwear, a towel and clothes to change into; the centre has full changing, shower and toilet facilities so you don’t need to carry extra kit.
OSKC is located about 50 metres from Combe Martin beach; boards will be on the beach or carried to the water’s edge and staff will walk you to the launch point.
Choose from small hard (soft-top) boards, larger inflatable boards for bigger riders or family models such as the Explorer (up to 4) and the Super Tanker (up to 10).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can take part?
The hire is available for ages 12 and up.
How long can I hire a paddleboard for?
Hire options range from two hours up to five hours.
How much does SUP hire cost?
Two-hour hire is £25; three hours £35; four hours £45; five hours £55.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
No — the operator provides boards and safety briefing; you should bring swimwear and a towel, but the centre has full changing, shower and toilet facilities.
Where do I meet the group or collect my board?
The OSKC centre is about 50 metres from Combe Martin beach; boards will be on the beach or carried to the water’s edge and staff will direct you to the launch point.
Can I get instruction to improve my skills?
Yes — qualified instructors are available for SUP lessons if you want to progress beyond a basic hire.