Symonds yat canoeing

Thousands of canoeists navigate the rapids each year along their journey down the River Wye. Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic canoeing destinations in Britain. We offer lots of different Outdoor Adventure Activities like. We offer Half Day hire, three quarter day hire, day canoe hire, day adventures, day canoe adventures, right up to four day Adventure Holidays.

It is within a few miles of Monmouthshire and the Welsh border.

Upon arrival at our canoe hire centre you will be registere fitted with a buoyancy aid given the correct size paddle,and offered a dry barrel to keep your. You begin near Goodrich Castle pass through Bishopswood and Lower Lydbrook and past the Courtfield Arms where you can stop for lunch if you take our ¾ day option (ask for details). After Lydbrook you will pass by the YHA and the Church at Welsh Bicknor and under the old disused railway bridge. Centrally located being only an hour from Cardiff or Birmingham and only two hours from London, This means it really is the perfect location for a great day out.

Canoe hire on the River Wye. 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. Within a few miles of Monmouthshire and the Welsh border, it’s a popular tourist destination as well as being one of the most thrilling points at which to canoe the Wye.

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. Courses, led by our qualified coaches, run from 6. Experienced paddlers can have a quiet paddle up the beautiful Wye river or have fun downstream on the rapids. There are two hotels here and the Saracens Head pub which provides good food. There is a public landing point next to Monmouth Rowing Club.

There are plenty of pubs within walking distance for fine ale and lovely food. As it was born alongside the Severn so it once again rejoins it, 1miles later, as it eventually flows out into the Severn Estuary at Chepstow. The best way to reach one from the other is by the hand-pulled ferry. They’ve been doing it that way for hundreds of years.

Or simply kick back, have a bite to eat and people watch from the river bank at the Saracens Head Inn. The River Wye is common law navigation and there is good access to the river. Departing from our usual walking videos, this time we venture out on the water, for a little half day canoeing down the river Wye, near Ross on Wye in Englan. However, with a little patience, there are many other birds that you can seen here.

Goshawks can be viewed in detail, Sparrowhawks are frequent and breed in the trees in the valley as do Buzzards which can be seen from above whilst soaring. For thrill seekers there’s rock climbing and abseiling at Yat rock, canoeing and white-water rafting down our grade river rapids and a cycleway to Monmouth. Explore the local area by canoe.

This is where you can try canoeing for an hour or two with friends or family. This is a man-made section and an exciting and interesting part of the River Wye. All can be accompanied by a stop in one of the riverside pubs.

The day was the hottest day of the year so far and the sky was brilliant blue with sunshine. Starting at Hay, you’ll paddle your way down into idyllic Herefordshire countryside through numerous fruit orchards and scenic bridges. We hire both canoes and kayaks and operate from Glasbury to Chepstow. While we have taken steps to mitigate infection at events, it is possible that you could contract Covid-while participating in an event. These groynes were installed several years ago to protect and enhance the enjoyment of the rapids, as well as to create somewhere for paddlers to train on the white water.

Traverse into Bowlers Hole, relax and have lunch. Kingfisher cruises operate from outside The Saracens Head. They offer min cruises along the River with guided commentry. Gift Vouchers still available to buy online! Our most popular trip on the River Wye , which takes you through the stunning Wye Valley Gorge.

You will be kitted out with all relevant equipment, given a friendly safety briefing and all the info you need to enjoy your time on the river. The canoe from Ross-On-Wye to Symonds yat was beautiful and filled with plenty to see! Loved the experience and had a great day!

Staff were friendly and our half day trip was good overall value. We offer two main options for paddlers wishing to see this fabulous section of the River, starting either from Kerne Bridge or Ross-on-Wye.