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Canoe Hire and Outfitting Afon Hafren / River Severn Afon Hafren / The River Severn is a free nagivation from Pool Quay to Stourport, and a BWB controlled navigation (licence needed) from Stourport to Gloucester. The navigation offers 130 miles of canoe touring, mostly on grade I water, with some short sections of grade II. Touring on the Severn offers a combination of unspoilt 'wilderness' canoeing for much of its length, along with a number of places of interest en route. 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.   Ordnance Survey 1:50000 series 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

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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANOEISTS 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.   Pool Quay This is the highest point on the navigation, with access for year-round paddling. Drop-off point. Pub - Powis Arms   Tea Rooms - Pool Quay Church. Open 12 April - 30 September, 1000 - 1300 Thu-Fri-Sat Llandrinio Bridge 8.25 miles. Haimwood from the river. Camping/B&B/Breakfast for campers. Haimwood Farm, Mr & Mrs Nixon 01691 830764. Melverley 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 The Royal Hill. 14 miles. Riverside Inn with Camping. Tel. 01743 741242 Montford Bridge. 22.5 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point. Car parking and camping. Inn. W.C. Camp site. Severn House Tel. 01743 850229. The Old Swan Inn. Coton Hill. 32.5 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point. Frankwell, Shrewsbury. 34 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point. Launching/landing point. Frankwell canoe landing, with the footbridge into Shrewsbury in the distance. Historic City. Hotels/B&B shops etc. Abbey. Café. Footbridge to town centre.   TIC 01743 281200 Riverside Pub in Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Abbey from the River Severn Shrewsbury Weir.   36 miles. Approach to Shrewsbury weir   PORTAGE THIS WEIR Uffington. 38.25 miles. Inn Cressage Bridge. 51 miles. Village Inn. Buildwas Bridge 56 miles B&B Bridge House. Tel. 01952 432105 Ironbridge. 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. Jackfield Rapid. 58.5 miles. Grade II-III+ rapids. Inspect from LEFT Coalport. 60.25 miles. Pub Bridgnorth. 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 Quatford. 69.5 miles. Pub. Hampton Loade. 72.75 miles. Camping. B&B at The Unicorn Inn, Tel. 01746 861515 Severn Valley Railway 01299 403816. Highley. 75.5 miles. Inn. Severn Valley Railway 01299 403816. Arley. 77.75 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point . Inns. Severn Valley Railway. Inn. Severn Valley Railway 01299 403816. Bewdley Bridge. 81.5 miles. Launching/landing point. *Pick-up / Drop-off point beyond town. BEWARE POWERED CRAFT BEYOND THIS POINT Historic Town. B&B's Hotels. Car park (fee) Pubs. Shops. Cafés   TIC Tel 01299 404740 Stourport. 85.5 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point.. Start of British Waterways Navigation (fee payable)   There are locks and weirs on the following section. If you are not able to portage the weirs, check with the lock-keeper before paddling, and notify numbers before arrival at the lock.   Historic Town. B&B's Hotels. Car park. Pubs. Shops. Café Lincombe Lock. 87 miles. Lock keeper tel. 01299 822887 Inn Holt Lock. 91.25 miles. Lock keeper tel. 01905 620218 Inn 'The Holt Fleet' 01905 620286 Shop. Camping. Holt Fleet Farm Caravan Park 01905 620512 Bevere Lock. 94.75 miles. Lock keeper tel. 01905 640275 Inn Worcester Diglis Lock 98.25 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point. Launching/landing point. Lock keeper tel. 01905 354280 Historic City. Hotels/B&B shops etc. Abbey. Camping.   TIC Tel. 01905 726311 100 miles. Confluence with the River Teme Upton on Severn 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 Tewkesbury 115 miles. Pick-up / Drop-off point. Confluence with River Avon Launching/landing point (on Avon). Confluence with River Avon NB - beyond here the river is tidal. Historic Town. B&B's Hotels. Car park (fee) Pubs. Shops. Cafés   TIC Tel. 01684 295027 Upper Lode Lock 116 miles. Lock keeper tel. 01684 293138 Lower Lode 116.75 miles. Launching/landing point (fee) Riverside Inn, B&B. camp site, Lower Lode Inn 01684 293224. Apperley 116.75 miles. Inn Haw Bridge 121.5 miles. Inns Upper Parting 127 miles. Take the left arm to reach Gloucester. Gloucester 129.75 miles. Pick-up point. Launching/landing point. Lock Keeper 01452 318000 Historic City. Hotels/B&B shops etc. Cathedral. Camping. TIC Tel. 01452 421188 Contact Home Page Frequently Asked Questions Types of Craft for Hire Trip Planning Advice Environmental Policy Availability Prices