Weekend Wild Camp & Kayaking Trip
Weekend Wild Camp & Kayaking Trip
Duration: 2 days. Distance: 8-11nm. Group Size: 6 - 12. Guided: Yes. Guide Ratio: 6:1. Incl: Kayak, paddle & buoyancy aid. Skills: Beginner Intermediate. Fitness: Basic to medium. Age: 16+
Experience the ultimate adventure on our exclusive two-day, one-night wild camping excursion, a rare opportunity found only on the majestic east coast of the U.K.
Delve into the heart of nature as you kayak along the historical D-Day preparation coastline, camp under the stars on a secluded beach, and ignite your senses with the warmth of an open wood fire.
With limited availability & high demand, secure your spot for an unforgettable journey where every moment promises unparalleled serenity & connection with the great outdoors.
The Basics
- Book and pay securely online.
- A selection of weekend dates available throughout the summer & autumn season.
- All abilities welcome; a good attitude towards the outdoors & physical exercise is a pre-requisite.
- Use your own kayak or choose from our fleet of sit-on-tops, tourers & sea kayaks.
- Use your own camping gear OR join our All-Inclusive Wild Camping weekend & we provide everything including fresh, hot food & evening drink!
- Open wood fire in the evening.
- Hot drinks & sweet treats included throughout the weekend.
- COUPLES discount of 9% is available.
- Sixteen years of age & over.
No Hidden Costs
- The price you see is what you pay, no hidden costs.
- Everything you need to enjoy this experience is provided.
Safe
- Our fleet of sit-on-top kayaks, tours & sea kayaks are high quality & stable.
- Touring kayaks & sea kayaks available including paddles, buoyancy aids & spraydecks.
- We have 100% safety track record over 18 years!
- British Canoe & I.S.K.G.A trained & qualified, full time guides.
Low Impact
Kayaks are low impact & friendly to birdlife, marine mammals & sea life.
- No engine noise.
- No water pollution.
- Gentle & slow.
- Interaction Policy is in place which minimises any stress on animals (or paddlers). *See note at bottom of page.
Award Winning Guides
- Our guide team has been recognised as highly commended.
- Amongst the most experienced guides in the U.K with 18 years of full time guiding experience on the sea globally.
Options at your Discretion
- Select a sit-on-top, tourer or sea kayak to suit your needs.
- Ensure your valuables remain dry & secure with our optional Peli box range for hire or purchase.
- You can even opt for insurance that provides extra dates in case of unforeseen bad weather.
- You can use your own kayak & equipment if you choose to.
- Or go LUXURY & choose our All Inclusive Weekend to include equipment & meals & drinks.
Recommended Activity by the Mental Health Foundation
- See Thriving with Nature Guide.
- Tranquility & beauty.
- Open space & time with yourself
- Make new friends, make new memories.
Unique
- This is the only weekend kayaking trip including a wild camp of its kind on the Suffolk coast.
Healthy
- Great exercise for core (abdominals, obliques & torso muscles).
- Fresh air, sunshine, wind, salt water!
Offset your Carbon Footprint
- You can offset your personal carbon footprint for this event with a click of your mouse.
- You can even donate a tree sapling or hedging & visit your growing tree in years to come.
An exceptional weekend trip & wild camp guided by professionals with over eighteen years experience. Book Now!
*NOMAD Sea Kayaking maintains a strict Interaction policy, which means we don’t approach any wild animals, bird, terrestrial or marine. This minimises their stress. This policy has been in place for the past fourteen years of our operations
All Inclusive
- The price you see is what you pay, no hidden costs.
- Everything you need to enjoy this experience is provided.
Would you like to paddle as much as you like & as often as you want? Take a look at our
Memberships
Matthew Clarke
September 25th 2021
Had a very enjoyable time on wild camp and kayaking weekend, was a great adventure. The whole trip was perfectly organised. The guides were helpful and friendly. We will be back next year for more trips and training. Strongly recommend.
Thank you, Matt, it'll be a pleasure to welcome you both again.
Nomad
Suzanne Welch
July 1st 2023
Kit provided was excellent. The sit on kayak is really stable for beginners. The group was mixed in ability & we were the only sea kayaking beginners but everyone was friendly, helpful & inclusive. The distance paddled was appropriate for us & we managed to launch & land on a variety of beaches, so lots of additional experiences in handling the kayak were gained. The camping was fun & a communal fire with s'mores was great. The trip back on the Sunday was quite exhausting due to a stronger than expected cross/head wind resulting in a lot of three strokes forward and two drifting back (mental strength required here), but the more experienced in the group were extremely supportive & helped us all the way. Great weekend.
Thanks for your comments Suzanne, it was great to meet you both & your excitement was infectious.
Nomad
Tara Aldwin
August 17th 2024
A soul soothing chance to unplug from real life for a couple of days, and all without needing a day off from work. Seasoned sea kayakers may not find it challenging enough, but for those who were a bit rusty (me!) there was just enough paddling & stops, with free time for practising skills, swimming, walking & lazing on the beach, all of which I enjoyed. It helped that the weather was beautiful with blue skies & warm seas; I will come again.
Thanks for joining us Tara, we look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Nomad
Location
Bawdsey Quay, Bawdsey, IP12 3AX
26th April 2025, 10:00 AM
Sit-on-top kayak, buoyancy aid & paddle. Guests provide their own camping equipment.
Free for early arrivals.
Parking is available in the car park free of charge and there is parking down the side of the entry road.