Can you canoe down the River Wye?

On the main river above Hay-on-Wye, the boating activity is almost exclusively canoeing. You can canoe continuously for 133km (the length of the public right to navigate from Hay Town Bridge to Bigsweir) which makes the Wye a great river for long distance touring.

Do you need a license to canoe on the River Wye?

River Licensing Information No licence is required to paddle from below Hay-on-Wye.

Can you canoe from Symonds Yat?

It’s the fifth longest river in the UK at 246km long (153 miles) so it’s also one of the most popular kayaking and canoeing destinations. Often people launch from areas all up the river with frequent locations being Canoeing and Kayaking in Symonds Yat.

Where can I launch a canoe in the River Wye?

Launching and landing sites within the Wye Valley AONB

  • Hereford: Landing on right bank below old road bridge.
  • Hoarwithy: Landing on left bank about ¼ mile downstream of bridge.
  • Ross on Wye: Landing at ramp on left bank 100m below the Hope and Anchor pub.

Can you paddle upstream on the River Wye?

Re: River Wye There and Back Trip Symonds Yat as you can paddle down the rapids & walk back up quite easily. Up & down stream of the rapids are easily paddled either direction.

Can I paddle board on River Wye?

Lucksall is perfectly situated on the banks of the River Wye, providing a great place for canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. From the Caravan Park there are two access points down to the River Wye both with a floating pontoon (depending on the time of the Season).

Can I paddle board on the River Wye?

How much is it to hire a canoe at Symonds Yat?

1 day canoe hire costs £60 for a 2 person boat or £70 for a 3 person boat.

How long does it take to canoe from Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat?

3 hours
DURATION. Canoeing the Wye from Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat takes half a day (3 hours). However if you choose the three quarter day trip arriving at 11:30am, you will be on the river between 12:30pm to 4:30pm, giving you an extra hour to complete the journey.

Can you paddleboard at Symonds Yat?

You can either sit down or stand up, meaning it’s comfortable. And because they’re so big, they’re often very stable, so it’s possible to go out without getting wet.

Is the Wye navigable?

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 number of negotiated access points.

How long does it take to canoe from Ross on Wye to Symonds Yat?

roughly 6 hours
We recommend taking a stop off at either Kerne Bridge or Lower Lydbrook for lunch. You can spend up to an hour for stopping off, making the total canoe trip roughly 6 hours in total. So you will be out on the river from 10.00 – 16.00.