PORLOCK WEIR KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Porlock Weir: A Six‑Hour Water Day for Unaccompanied 10–14‑Year‑Olds
A supervised, 6‑hour program at Porlock Weir combining kayaking or paddleboarding with archery, orienteering and team challenges—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Porlock Weir: A Six‑Hour Water Day for Unaccompanied 10–14‑Year‑Olds.
Join an exhilarating, instructor‑led 6‑hour day at Porlock Weir for unaccompanied children aged 10–14. The program mixes time on the sheltered water—canoe or stand‑up paddle—alongside archery, orienteering and team tasks, with skills, games and plenty of opportunities to get wet in a striking coastal setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sheltered Kayaking and Paddleboarding
A water session around the sheltered water of Porlock Weir focuses on basic skills, games and supervised time afloat—designed so participants learn and have fun getting wet.
Archery, Orienteering and Team Challenges
After lunch, the day moves ashore for archery practice and competition plus options for orienteering, team tasks and fire building, offering varied land‑based skills and friendly rivalry.
A Supervised, Unaccompanied Day for Teens
The offering is explicitly for unaccompanied children aged 10–14, led by a friendly instructor who adjusts the mix and order of activities to the group on the day.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The day is an energetic mix of water time, beach lunch and land sessions. Mornings typically begin with kayaking or paddleboarding in the sheltered weir, followed by a packed lunch on the beach and then archery and a selection of team or navigation challenges; instructors shape the schedule around the group’s interests and timing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for—and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any required medication, a packed lunch and snacks (parents provide lunches), a complete change of clothes, trainers suitable for getting wet (no sandals, crocs or flip‑flops), a towel, a waterproof jacket and warm clothing.
Arrive ready for a 10:00 a.m. start at the Exmoor Adventures Base; the full program runs for six hours.
Participants eat a packed lunch on the beach; parents are asked to supply the packed lunch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What age range can attend?
The day is for unaccompanied children aged 10–14.
How long is the program?
The activity runs for six hours.
What activities are included?
Activities include kayaking or paddleboarding on the sheltered water, archery, and options such as orienteering, team tasks and fire building; the exact mix is guided by the group on the day.
What should my child bring?
Bring any required medication, a packed lunch, a change of clothes, trainers suitable for getting wet (no sandals, crocs or flip‑flops), a towel, waterproof jacket and warm clothing.
Where and when do we meet?
Participants should arrive ready for a 10:00 a.m. start at the Exmoor Adventures Base.
Can the order or number of activities change?
Yes. The order of activities and how many are included may vary on the day, based on group preference and instructor decisions.