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1A Norma Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2PD
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From the basic need for drinking water through to the strategic potential of bridges and water travel, rivers have been of vital importance to humans throughout history. With CBK Adventures you can experience the human love of water up close on many of the North East of England’s waterways, and even the mighty river Tyne.

CBK provides adventure experiences throughout the North East, with kayaking at sea and on the river and stand-up paddleboarding experiences being highly popular. If you prefer exploring the coasts, they also offer coasteering – like orienteering, but on the coast. This is a full-spectrum experience of rock hopping, shore scrambling, cave exploring and cliff jumping for the adventurous.

This is a full-spectrum experience of rock hopping, shore scrambling, cave exploring and cliff jumping for the adventurous

CBK Adventures also offer guided tours of the waterways of the North East, for those wanting to discover the river and coastline with a guide who is well-versed in showing you these special places. Their unique knowledge gives you an experience that will open up the waterways and allow you to discover the region from a new angle.

If you are just starting out, they have a range of beginner courses for those who want to learn to kayak and paddleboard. If you are more experienced, they offer one-to-one courses to help you hone your skills and improve – perfect for getting ready for your own waterborne adventure.

Having been awarded Gold in the North East of England Tourism Awards, you can expect a top notch experience on the water with CBK. And if you’re looking for a gift for that water-sports aficionado in your life, their shop is fully stocked with all the gear you need for paddle boarding and canoeing.

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