What We Do

Canoeing the River Wye

We take you from our canoe hire centre (Symonds Yat West) up river for the start of your river Wye canoe trip and you paddle back to us. Depending on how long you want to hire a canoe for will depend on how far upstream from Symonds Yat we will take you.


When you arrive at our canoe hire centre

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. You will then be given a safety briefing and some basic instructions on how to paddle and steer the boat.


You will leave your cars at our canoe hire centre and we will then transport you in our minibuses, with the canoes, upstream to your start point.


Length of your canoe trip

We can hire you a canoe on the River Wye from half a day to a week.


For a half day canoe trip on the river Wye you will be transported to Kerne Bridge and paddle back to us at Symonds Yat. For a full day canoeing you will be transported to Ross on Wye for the start of your trip, a 2 day trip starts from Hoarwithy, 3 day trip starts from Hereford, 4 day trip from Bredwardine, 5 day trip from Whitney on Wye, 6 days from Hay on Wye, and 7 days from Glasbury. For more detailed information and maps visit our trips page.


Where to stay during your canoe trip

We offer a web site that has all the information that you need when hiring a canoe and planning your canoe trip on the River Wye – including accommodation for camping, B and B, pubs etc.


Canoeing in the Wye Valley

Canoeing in the Wye Valley is a favourite activity for those who love the outdoors. Whether for families on holiday, people seeking a challenge or groups wanting to do something together. It is a great and healthy way to enjoy your free time.


We appreciate the history and the experience of canoeing on the river Wye. We want you to leave with a deeper appreciation of the environment and history of this historic river. We aim to offer you a complete and rewarding canoe hire experience on the River Wye you`ll remember for a long time.


Book your canoe trip online

We give you the ability to book on line at any time, using secure on line systems, and then we send you immediate confirmation of your canoe trip by email. This will include maps for you to print off and also some top tips on what to wear and expect.


We cater for families, individuals, corporate days and large groups who want to hire a canoe on the River Wye at affordable simple to understand prices.