Active 4 Seasons -

Laura Hall

Ollie is a brilliant activity organiser, we did crag climbing and Canadian canoeing both extremely fun family adventures learnt some fun facts along the way. Will be great to do more activities when back in the area.

Felix Karthaus

The trip with Ollie Jay and his guests to the Farns on 15 July 2018 was a most enjoyable event. It was a spring tide with beautiful weather, 25 degrees, easterly wind moving southerly Force 3 increasing in the afternoon. We left at about 11.00 at the low tide to the outer island of Longstone for lunch, one of the few places you can land. The northerly current is squeezed through the islands, causing all sorts of unexpected waves and drifts. Just before Longstone, at the pinnacles, I was introduced clapotis waves, those that bounce off the rocks. An amazing feeling which rocked us and the guilimots all over the place. The art is to relax apparently, which I didn't. Over lunch, the tide changed and we saw the tidal waves building up over the shallow rocks. We played on them all the way back to the Inner Farn in the gulleys between the islands. Then, from the Inner Farn to Seahouses, the wind was increasing and southerly against the current from the north. I thought we would just paddle towards the shore but Ollie pointed out the huge eddy we were paddling in and the eddy-edge to the north which we had to cross before joining the current going south. That water was quite wild and the current strong. Ollie's knowledge of the currents and why what happens where, makes it especially enjoyable as well as his obvious interest and knowledge of the wildlife. I have paddled quite a few times with Ollie and have benefitted from his huge experience and expert training. However, this trip crowns them all. I hope to join many more of his monthly trips. He says, he hopes to still paddle when he is 90. I will be 106 then, but will do my best.

Diane Lonergan

As a complete novice I had an afternoon kayak session with Ollie on the Tweed. It was very enjoyable, I felt completely safe with Ollie who is a obviously a professionals professional! Not only did I get to enjoy a new sport Ollie was enthusiastic about all the nature around him and clearly enjoyed sharing this with me. I would highly recommend Active4seasons for your chosen adventure.

Angela Monaghan

My daughter and I had a great experience kayaking with Ollie this week . We were complete novices and Ollie is a great teacher which made our morning great fun . Thanks Ollie !

Ian Simms

Great Experience; Highly Recommended. We've been out with Ollie twice now and each time was really enjoyable and we felt relaxed and safe under his care. After a poor experience in Scotland, we were not to sure about going out with a guide but how wrong we were - Ollie exceeded any expectations, not just with his kayak/guide/seamanship skills but his wider knowledge of the wildlife and northumberland coast. Padding with puffins and seals was amazing. On top of it all he's a really nice guy too. Just give it a try I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Chris Foot

We have just enjoyed a fabulous morning with Ollie kayaking on the Till. We are all beginners and Ollie is a fun, kind and patient teacher. All equipment was provided and safety is well considered. Ollie is clearly pationate about the area and environment and we appreciated his knowledge and lovely company. We would thoroughly recommend Active 4 Seasons.

Rebecca Orr

Ollie bravely agreed to take 11 excitable ladies canoeing on the river Till this weekend as part of a hen party.
He was very patient and made the whole experience so much fun! The photos (that Ollie kindly took on his waterproof camera) say it all really - smiles & a lot of laughter all round!
Communication was excellent before the event and the morning was incredible value!
We were really impressed by his extensive local knowledge and consideration for the beautiful Northumberland environment.

Looking forward to returning to try out the sea kayaking and coasteering!

Thanks again!

N R

My husband and son have just been with Ollie canoeing on the River Tweed and had a brilliant afternoon. The canoeing was great, but Ollie's knowledge about the river and its inhabitants really enhances the experience.
It made two grown men, into two little boys again, having a Swallows and Amazon's Adventure! Highly recommend.