About Glenridding Sailing Centre
Glenridding Sailing Centre occupies a prime position on The Spit at the southern end of Ullswater, widely regarded as the Lake District's most dramatic lake. Surrounded by the towering fells of Helvellyn and Place Fell, the centre has been teaching sailing and providing boat hire on Ullswater for decades, making it one of the region's most established watersports operators.
They offer RYA-accredited sailing courses from beginner to advanced, alongside hire of sailing dinghies, kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. Corporate team-building days, school group packages, stag and hen activity sessions, and children's holiday clubs round out a comprehensive programme. Boat launching facilities and secure storage are available for those bringing their own craft.
The centre's unbeatable location gives it a natural advantage — Ullswater's seven-mile stretch of sheltered water and reliable thermal winds create ideal conditions for learning to sail. The backdrop of some of England's highest peaks adds a sense of occasion that few sailing centres anywhere in the country can match, and the friendly, qualified instructors ensure every session is safe, enjoyable and confidence-building.
