Canoeing on the river wye

Located in the beautiful Wye Valley in Symonds Yat West. We offer Half Day hire, three quarter day hire, day canoe hire, day adventures, day canoe adventures, right up to four day Adventure Holidays. River Wye canoeing is a must-do activity, whether you are visiting the area for the first time or looking for a special day out or group adventure.

This is a man-made section and an exciting and interesting part of the River Wye. We take you from our canoe hire centre based in Symonds Yat West, up river for the start of your canoe trip and you paddle back to us.

Depending on how long you want to go canoeing for will depend on how far upstream from Symonds Yat we will take you. We have a fleet of canoes , kayaks, double kayaks and accommodation to sleep from to 26! So come for breakfast, have a day on the river and return to great food and a comfy bed. The Wye is by far one of the most beautiful rivers in the British Isles and one of the few you can navigate by canoe , without restriction, for well over 1miles. Many waterways in England and Wales require a licence to paddle.

Check the licence section below to see if this is one. Use our easy step RapidJoin process. Once you arrive at our canoe hire centre you will be fitted with a buoyancy aid and paddle and given a dry barrel to keep your personal possessions in.

Want to hire a canoe on the River Wye ? Our canoes and kayaks are available to hire for half days, full days and multi-day expeditions through the Wye Valley in Brecon, South Wales. Our stretch of the Wye is ideal for both the novice and family, or anyone who wants to be absorbed in this beautiful, quiet stretch of countryside. You can hire a canoe for any period from hours to days, so you paddle away at your own pace. We are the River Wye canoe hire company that has it all! Perfect riverside location on the banks of the stunning River Wye at Kerne Bridge.

BCU Level coach and swift water rescue technician always on duty, for your safety. Wildlife on the River Wye. The whole length of the river is protected as a site of special scientific interest. Canoe hire on the River Wye. On the river you can see kingfishers, otters and salmon, which is an exciting prospect as you paddle along.

With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat West, in the heart of the stunning Wye Valley, we are in the perfect location for you to begin your canoeing adventure! River access for boaters Boaters have confirmed legal access on the River Wye between Hay- on - Wye and Chepstow (where the River Wye enters the Severn Estuary). Upstream of Hay- on - Wye there are a. We’re delighted to advise on routes and stopping places along the way where you can be fed and watered. We run climbing, abseiling and caving sessions on and under Symonds Yat Rock.

Come and experience some of the best canoe hire routes in the UK on the River Wye and with great canoe hire prices all year round.

RTM single seated kayaks. Single and double sit on top kayaks. Great for carrying a picnic! The programme for the trip is outlined below along with a few thoughts on the process.

We hire canoes and kayaks on the most stunning section of the river Wye , the beautiful Wye Valley AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), a stunning place for any great adventure trip, we are in optimal location for you to take in the best of the scenery, run the Symonds Yat rapids and passing through Symonds Yat at lunch time allows you to stop there for a lovely riverside pub lunch appreciating the natural beauty of the valley. Places initially limited to 50. There is more to the sport than meets the eye, but even the most novice paddler will come away having achieved something after a day on the water with us. We were on a five day trip canoeing on the river Wye , setting camp each night, when we came across the Ye Old Ferrie Inn and discovered a bunkhouse right on the river bank. For a morning or afternoon out paddling we recommend:Hay- on - Wye to Whitney on Wye ( miles, hours) or Glasbury to Hay- on - Wye ( miles, hours) Both of these routes take in some of the best scenery in the upper Wye Valley.

For full day paddling we recommend: Glasbury to Whitney- on - Wye (stopping at Hay on Wye for lunch). We offer a variety of canoe trips all of which are suitable for novices. The River Wye is ideal for canoeing , kayaking and camping trips. The best-known river access points for canoeists are Brecon Promenade on the River Usk and Glasbury or Hay-on-Wye on the River Wye. At these, you can launch your own canoe for free, hire a canoe, or join a guided paddle.

Whatever the weather or time of year, the valley is breathtaking and full of wildlife and even if you have never paddled before this is the perfect way to explore the Wye Valley. Huntsman’s (or Huntsham) Bridge is located in the middle of Symonds Yat, next to the YHA building. Is kayaking in the Wye Valley?

A guide to using the river Wye on the border of England and Wales. FroEnvironment Agency. The upper part of the river passes through the settlements of Rhayader, Builth Wells and Hay-on- Wye in Powys, but the area designated as an AONB covers a mile stretch lower down the river , from just south of the city of Hereford to Chepstow.

This area covers parts of the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and. Hiring a boat and equipment is a great idea if you have some experience as it means there’s no need to load the car up with all that kit and the hire companies usually take care of the shuttle for you too. We hire Canadian canoes and kayaks on the river wye in monmouthshire south wales, explore the stunning Wye Valley from the river , one of the best ways to enjoy, relax and take in this breathtaking area of outstanding natural beauty. Family canoe adventures, stag and hen parties, river wye trips and activities. Contact us TODAY to secure your canoe hire adventure.

Discover the beauty of the Wye Valley via one of the most beautiful rivers in the United Kingdom, and one of only a small number or rivers that you can navigate by canoe , without restriction, for well over 1miles. Ross-on- Wye promotes itself as “the birthplace of British tourism”.