Can you kayak up 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.

Where can I kayak on the River Wye?

Upper River Wye

  • Glasbury to Hay-on-Wye – 5.5 Miles, 2 hours.
  • Glasbury to Preston-on-Wye – 2 day trip (recommended)
  • Hay-on-Wye to Whitney-on-Wye – 5.5 Miles, 2 hours.
  • Whitney-on-Wye to Preston-on-Wye – 12 Miles, 5 hours.
  • Hereford to Holme Lacey Bridge – 9 miles, 3-4 hours.
  • Hoarwithy to Ross-on-Wye – 10.75 miles, 3.5 hours.

How long does it take to kayak the River Wye?

We suggest completing this route over 4 days, with your final day as a short one. However, you may decide to do it in a shorter or longer time period. The River Wye wends its way from the Welsh mountains to join the River Severn at Chepstow. For much of its length it cleaves a gentle split between England and Wales.

Do you need a license to kayak on River Wye?

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

Where can I launch my kayak on Ross on Wye?

At Ross on Wye there is a public canoe launch point 200 meters downstream of the Hope and Anchor pub on the left hand bank. Get out here then, a further 200 meters away, by road there is a car park with toilets.

Where can I kayak in the Forest of Dean?

Best Sailing and Kayaking In Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

  • Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye. Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre. Activity Centres, Outdoor.
  • Somerset and Bristol, Bristol. The Matthew of Bristol.
  • Powys, Brecon. Celtic Canoes.
  • Somerset and Bristol, Churchill. Mendip Activity Centre.

Can you avoid the rapids at Symonds Yat?

On the Water: Gentle grade 1 water for most of the trip apart from a short stretch of rapids at the end at Symonds Yat East. These can be avoided by exiting just prior to them at the car park landing stage on river left.

Where do you paddle board on a river Wye?

Lucksall Park Canoeing & Kayaking – Mordiford 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).

Do you have to pay to kayak on a river?

But in England and Wales, some landowners try to prevent public access. Across the world, public access to rivers is largely unrestricted, with kayakers, canoeists, boaters, rowers, swimmers and gorge walkers all free to explore their country’s rivers and waterways.

Can you kayak anywhere in Scotland?

Scotland offers canoeing and kayaking like nowhere else in the UK. Providing some of the most remote destinations, stunning mountain ranges and vast wild green spaces.

Can you paddleboard 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).

Do you need a Licence for River Stour?

If you want to canoe on many rivers and canals you will need a ‘licence’ to do so. The navigation authority for the Suffolk/Essex River Stour is the Environment Agency. You can register your craft (powered or unpowered) with the Environment Agency (their season runs 1 Apr-31 Mar). …

Why go kayaking on the River Wye?

Kayaking on the River Wye is the ideal way to view this stunning region including its cliffs, forests and landscape, and its wildlife. We offer half day and full day guided kayaking trips on a variety of sections of the River Wye, between Glasbury to the north and Chepstow to the south where the river joins the Severn.

How do I use the interactive Wye Valley map?

Use the interactive map below to explore the the locations in the Wye Valley that Monmouth Canoe operate in. Click the location pins directly on the map or use the pop out menu on the left. Activate this through the menu icon on the top of the map. This map was created by a user.

How long does it take to hike the Wye Valley?

After this Llandogo, Brockweir (another landing point should you wish it), Tintern and Chepstow. The route is 18 miles and takes most groups around 6 hours in a canoe or kayak. Great friendly centre in perfect location for touring the wye.

Where does the River Wye start and end?

The River Wye (Welsh: Afon Gwy) is the fifth-longest river in the UK. 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 45 mile stretch lower down the river, from just south of the city of Hereford to Chepstow.