Kitesurfing
Discover Britain's outstanding Kitesurfing beaches
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing requires the skills of surfing, skateboarding and sailing, plus maybe a bit of paragliding. Don’t let that put you off, and we will match you with a location and instructor to teach you the basics in a calm and safe environment. The kiteboarder (surfer) utilises the power of the wind to propel across the water while standing on a specially designed surfboard. The kite is controllable, and professionals can reach speeds of over 60 mph.
Britain has a vast coastline which means there are endless kitesurfing opportunities for all levels of the sport. The activity is considered mainstream, and there are approximately 1.5 million kitesurfers worldwide.
You are never more than 80 miles from the coast in Britain. Therefore, we can add water-sports can easily be into a personalised driver-guided tour of Britain. Our England's South Coast Tour can be adapted to include Kitesurfing sites.
Top five kitesurfing sites in the UK
Here are our favourite five Kitesurfing sites around Britain;
1. West Wittering Beach, Sussex, England, UK; The beach is over 6 miles long with excellent water quality. There are dunes to relax, and your driver-guide can take you to local eateries around the beautiful Chichester Harbour area.
Where to stay
Amberley Castle Hotel is a luxury country house hotel in the most delightful village with tea room and traditional pub. The hotel is 1 hour 30 minutes south of Heathrow and 50 minutes from Gatwick Airport, plus perfectly positioned for England’s Wine Country.
Amberley Castle Hotel is a luxury country house hotel in the most delightful village with tea room and traditional pub. The hotel is 1 hour 30 minutes south of Heathrow and 50 minutes from Gatwick Airport, plus perfectly positioned for England’s Wine Country.
2. St Ives Bay, Cornwall, England, UK; Three miles of golden sand and the opportunity to hope from one beach to another, there are 400 beaches on the Cornish peninsula.
Where to stay
The Carbis Bay Hotel has a prime location and a walk or very short drive to St Ives Bay. The hotel hosted the G-seven summit in June 2021. It has a range of accommodation from beach lodges, suites and cottages - a perfect place to relax after a morning Kitesurfing.
The Carbis Bay Hotel has a prime location and a walk or very short drive to St Ives Bay. The hotel hosted the G-seven summit in June 2021. It has a range of accommodation from beach lodges, suites and cottages - a perfect place to relax after a morning Kitesurfing.
3. Watergate Bay, Cornwall, England, UK; The BEST Kitesurfing spot in the whole of Europe. The bay produces an ideal wind and wave combination.
Where to stay
The Watergate Bay Hotel is in the middle of the wild Atlantic action. There is an “extreme” academy, several restaurants, including a beachside hangout. The room options are great for families, small groups and couples.
The Watergate Bay Hotel is in the middle of the wild Atlantic action. There is an “extreme” academy, several restaurants, including a beachside hangout. The room options are great for families, small groups and couples.
4. Troon, Scotland, UK; Troon is perfect for beginners, as there are flatter conditions to enable you to hone your skills and tricks.
Where to stay
The Trump Turnberry Hotel is one of Scotland’s adored golfing resorts and only 50 minutes to Troon. Glenapp Castle Hotel is a secluded gem set in beautiful gardens and woods. Golf and Deer Stalking are also popular activities.
The Trump Turnberry Hotel is one of Scotland’s adored golfing resorts and only 50 minutes to Troon. Glenapp Castle Hotel is a secluded gem set in beautiful gardens and woods. Golf and Deer Stalking are also popular activities.
5. Pendine, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK; One of Britain’s most significant long flat sandy beaches, which is used for land speed records. The water is shallow, which makes it perfect for beginners.
Where to stay
Stay in one of the UK’s prettiest seaside ports, Tenby. We recommend the highly-rated Penally Abbey Hotel, a petite restaurant with elegantly decorated rooms. The drive is only 30 minutes from Tenby to Pendine.
Stay in one of the UK’s prettiest seaside ports, Tenby. We recommend the highly-rated Penally Abbey Hotel, a petite restaurant with elegantly decorated rooms. The drive is only 30 minutes from Tenby to Pendine.
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