Wilderness Canoe is run by Matt Thompson.

Specialising in wilderness trips of more than one days duration; we also run skills workshops to the British Canoe Union (BCU/UKCC) syllabi at 1 - 3 star level. Matt is a member of the British Canoe Union as a Level 4 Canoe Coach.

Wilderness Canoe offer a variety of expeditions from a half-day to multi-day in length, primarily in the Lake District and Scotland.

We like to be out and about in canoes whether it is on a lake or river.

We are environmentally minded in our operation and will take time to instill a sense of wonder, pleasure and feeling of service toward the wild areas we use for our recreation.

Wilderness Canoe like to keep group sizes to no more than 4 adults, with a minimum age of 18 and no upper age.

Some of the trips we offer can be physically demanding, it is therefore important that you are in good physical condition before embarking on a trip.

Wilderness Canoe provides programmes of outstanding quality. We aim to provide Safe, Educational, Ecological, Unpressured experiences for all levels of participation.

Matt has been involved in providing quality opportunities to a number of client groups through his experience as a professional Outdoor Instructor and Educator for organisations in the UK, USA, France and the United Arab Emirates.

Matt is a member of:

Mountain Leader Training Association,
British Canoe Union
British Mountaineering Council.

Through these organizations and the training and assessment process involved in gaining their awards (copies available for viewing) you can be certain that you will receive a professional and safe service at all times.

Wilderness Canoe would like to share the adventure, beauty, and nature of canoeing some of the UK's wilderness areas through 2010 and beyond.