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Backwaters

Adventure Equipment Ltd

 Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful day on the river with a waterside picnic, or spend a weekend or holiday exporing an area 'off the beaten track' moving between campsites or B&B's; canoe or kayak touring offers a peaceful and environmentally-friendly way to travel.

We welcome responsible canoeists will enjoy the river and countryside, leaving it as they found it; treating wildlife and other river users with respect.

If you are not sure about your ability for unaccompanied canoe hire; we offer Guided Tours and a 'River Awareness' Day. We can also arrange skills training courses at various levels from beginner to open and white-water.

Canoe Hire and Outfitting - River Avon

The River Avon (Shakespeare's Avon) flows from Stratford upon Avon through Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to it's confluence with the Severn at Tewkesbury. The river flows through some on England's most attractive countryside for much of its length, and abounds with places of historical interest en route.

Backwaters hire canoes and kayaks for groups undertaking extended tours on the river, starting at Tewkesbury for an 'upstream and return' trip. The River Avon can also be incorporated into an 'A la Carte' waterway touring holiday.

Open Canoe Camping. If you want to undertake an extended canoe camping tour, we can supply your canoe with tent, stove/fuel, sleeping mat and bag, and waterproof containers to pack it all in.

NB - the information has been collected to aid our clients in planning a tour on the Avon. Information has been drawn from the operators and from other published sources. We cannot accept responsibility for eany errors and omissions, and recommend that you check details in advance. Note that many of the campsites are very basic, and some need advance booking.

Advice on Trip Planning

Canoe-hire on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Canoe-hire and outfitting on the River Wye

Canoe-hire and outfitting on the River Severn

 Guided Canoe Camping Tour - River Wye

COURSES IN CANOEING AND KAYAKING

The waterways on which we hire canoes and kayaks have an established public right of navigation. However, due to the unclear legal situation, on many rivers in England and Wales the right of canoeists and kayakers to navigate are challenged. Backwaters supports the Campaign for Land Reform in Wales

Contact
Home Page
Frequently Asked Questions
Types of Craft for Hire
Trip Planning Advice
Policy Statements:

Environmental; Ethical Trading; Welsh Language; Access statement.

Availability
Prices

Backwaters is associated with Mountain & Water: Wales-wide Adventure Ltd.