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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. Canoe Hire and Outfitting River Severn |
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Backwaters hire canoes and kayaks for groups undertaking extended tours on the river, starting at Pool Quay (the highest point on the navigation). Various launching and landing points are possible along the river, to create a trip to suit your needs. 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. The following information may help you plan your itinerary. All distances are given by river from Pool Quay. It is recommended that you check with the camp site owners before setting off on your trip. Unless you are an experienced canoeist, we recommend that you do not attempt more than 10 - 15 miles per day. |
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Key to Table: NB - the information has been collected to aid our clients in planning a tour on the Severn. 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. Pick-up / Drop-off point. - This is a point at which you may start or finish your journey. We will collect or deliver to these points. Launching/Landing point - canoes may be launched or landed here. Unless stated, these are not pick-up/drop-off points. Landing point - canoes may be landed here for access to facilities etc Camping - camp-site beside or within reach of the river (unless otherwise stated). Inn/Pub etc. Where these are listed, it is normally possible to land to visit the Inn. Ordnance Survey maps covering the River Severn (there may be some overlap). Pool Quay to Cressage - sheet 126; Leighton to Coalport - sheet 127; Apley Forge to Grimley - Sheet 138; Worcester to Chaceley Stock - Sheet 150; Wainlode to Severn Road Bridge - Sheet 162 The river changes constantly and may rise rapidly in wet weather. Where rapids or weirs are marked, these are the particularly significant ones. There are numerous small rapids, weirs and other hazards along the route; you are advised to be sure of your ability before hiring canoes and/or kayaks, and to proceed on the river with due caution. Much of the river is remote and hire is completely unsupervised. You are responsible for your own safety on the river. If you are unsure of your ability, a River Awareness Day may be of interest to you. Other, larger, craft will be operating along the river. From Stourport, the Severn is a BWB managed navigation for which a licence is needed. Canoeists should be aware of the Waterways Code. River levels can be obtained by telephoning the Environment Agency River Line 0906 619 7744. This is the highest
point on the navigation, with access for year-round
paddling. Drop-off
point. Pub - Powis
Arms 8.25
miles. Camping/B&B/Breakfast
for campers. Haimwood Farm, Mr & Mrs Nixon
01691 830764. 12.25 miles
Confluence
with the Vyrnwy St Peter's 15th Century Church, a short
paddle up the Vyrnwy from the confluence with the
Severn. Vyrnwy confluence (River left) with the
bridge at Crew Green in the
distance 14
miles. Riverside Inn with
Camping. Tel. 01743 741242 Pick-up / Drop-off
point. Car parking and
camping. Inn. W.C. Camp site. Severn House
Tel. 01743 850229. The Old Swan
Inn. 32.5
miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point. 34 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point. Launching/landing
point. Frankwell canoe landing,
Shrewsbury. Historic City.
Hotels/B&B shops etc. Abbey. Café. Footbridge
to town centre. TIC
01743 281200 Riverside Pub in Shrewsbury 36
miles.
Approach to Shrewsbury weir PORTAGE THIS
WEIR 38.25
miles. Inn Village
Inn. 56
miles B&B Bridge House. Tel. 01952 432105 58.25 miles.
The iron bridge in the distance, from the
canoe launch point. Historic Town. Youth
Hostel. Hotels/B&B Pubs. W.C. TIC.
Tel 01952 432166 shops
etc. Inspect from
LEFT 60.25 miles.
Pub 67.25 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point. Launching/landing
point. Camp Site: The Old
Vicarage. Tel. 01746 762301 Falcon Hotel (near to
landing point) Tel. 01746 763134 Historic Town.
Hotels/B&B Pubs. W.C. TIC. shops etc. Severn
Valley Railway. TIC
Tel. 01746 763257 69.5 miles.
Pub. 72.75 miles.
Camping. B&B
at The Unicorn
Inn, Tel. 01746 861515 Severn Valley Railway
01299 403816. 75.5 miles.
Inn. Severn Valley Railway
01299 403816. 77.75 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point
. Inns. Severn Valley
Railway. Inn. Severn Valley Railway
01299 403816. Launching/landing
point. *Pick-up / Drop-off
point beyond town. Historic Town.
B&B's Hotels. Car park (fee) Pubs. Shops.
Cafés TIC
Tel 01299 404740 85.5 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point.. Regulations
apply for use of locks and weirs. Check before
paddling. Large parties inform the lock
keeper. Historic Town.
B&B's Hotels. Car park. Pubs. Shops.
Café 87 miles.
Inn 91.25 miles.
Inns. Camping. 94.75 miles.
Inn Diglis
Lock 98.25 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point. Launching/landing
point. Historic City.
Hotels/B&B shops etc. Abbey. Camping. TIC
Tel. 01905 726311 109.25 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point. Launching/landing
point. Historic Town.
B&B's Hotels. Car park (fee) Pubs. Shops.
Cafés TIC
Tel. 01684 594200 115 miles.
Pick-up / Drop-off
point. Confluence with River Avon Launching/landing point
(on Avon). NB -
beyond here the river is
tidal. Historic Town.
B&B's Hotels. Car park (fee) Pubs. Shops.
Cafés TIC
Tel. 01684 295027 116 miles.
116.75 miles.
Launching/landing point
(fee) Riverside Inn, B&B.
camp site, Lower
Lode Inn
01684 293224. 116.75 miles.
Inn 121.5 miles.
Inns 127 miles.
129.75 miles.
Pick-up
point. Launching/landing
point. Historic City.
Hotels/B&B shops
etc. Cathedral. Camping. TIC
Tel. 01452 421188 |
Haimwood from the river.
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Fees: Open Canoe. Full-day £35 Kayak Full-day £25 Minimum TOTAL booking £280. Minimum daily hire fee £140. If you require a smaller booking (less canoes, less days etc) why not visit our alternative hire pages: River Wye Canoe Hire and Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Canoe Hire. Hire fees include paddles and buoyancy aids. Helmets available at no extra cost if required. Waterproof Barrell for kit: £5 per hire. Tent (2-person): £5 per day. Stove with fuel/crockery/cooking pots etc for 2 people: £3.50 per day. Other items, please ask for a quote. NB - while kayaks may be hired on an extended basis, the camping equipment for one person will not fit easily into a kayak, and it is recommended that you include at least one open canoe in your party. Canoe and Kayak Hire Gift Vouchers Open
Canoe.
The
open canoe is also ideal for those who
want to stay dry, but it is a more
versatile craft in many ways, and can be
taken onto open and white-water with the
correct training. With its large carrying
capacity this is the craft for exploring
well off the beaten track, or for family
picnics. Open
Cockpit Kayak.
This
type of kayak is used for touring and is
suitable for those who want to cover
distances without going onto rough water.
No capsize drill is needed, as in the
event of a capsize you will fall safely
out of the kayak. These are ideal for
those who want to be ON the water, not in
it. Closed-Cockpit
Kayak.
These
kayaks have relatively tight-fitting
cockpits sealed with spraydecks to keep
out the water, and are ideal for
white-water or sea touring. To use one of
these it is necessary to have practised
the capsize drill, to exit the kayak
safely underwater. |
