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Canoe the Wye and leave the hustle and bustle behind. Explore scenic routes while making unforgettable memories. Half-day, full-day and multi-day trips available.

Perfect for friends, families, or work colleagues, this is River Wye canoeing made easy! Select a trip below to view itineraries and pricing, then book when you’re ready.

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Hay-on-Wye -> Whitney-on-Wye
Whitney-on-Wye -> Byecross
Hay-on-Wye -> Hereford
Hay-on-Wye -> Hoarwithy
Hay-on-Wye -> Ross-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye -> Symonds Yat
Hay-on-Wye -> Monmouth

Our multi day trips are £50 per person per day including free parking at our site in Hay, all canoe kit and safety briefings as well as free transport back to Hay from the finish point 

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      River Wye Canoe Hire

      We warmly invite you to hire a canoe and discover the beauty of the River Wye. The Wye is by far one of the most beautiful rivers in the British Isles and one of the few you can navigate by canoe, without restriction, for well over 100 miles. want to canoe? offer you the chance to embark on a relaxing river adventure from several different points along the way, with an array of different routes to choose from, all with their own unique sights, sounds and smells.

      From its source at the Welsh mountains at Plynlimon, the water meanders through miles of picturesque countryside and diverse wildlife, passing the bustling market towns of Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth; the city of Hereford, and the charming, picture-postcard villages of Glasbury, Symonds Yat and Tintern, before joining the River Severn at Chepstow.

      Along your journey, you can expect to see a number of spectacular and fascinating characters in their natural habitats, including kingfishers, herons, cormorants, swans and otters – all from the prime viewpoint of your canoe.

      This peaceful and ever-changing setting is the ideal place to wile away a few hours, spend a day or even a week. Furthermore, what better way to get a bit of aerobic and cardiovascular exercise than canoeing the River Wye? Burning calories has never been so relaxing!

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      1/2 day trip from Hay to Whitney

      Hay to Whitney is a 5.25 mile paddle starting in the picturesque town of Hay-on-Wye. “Hay”, often described as “the town of books”, is home to the famous literary festival. The Hay-Whitney paddle is a diverse and exciting stretch with an abundance of kingfishers, otters, sand martins, herons and leaping salmon. If you’re going to […]Read more

      1 day trip from Whitney to Byecross

      Starting at the grade two listed Whitney toll bridge originally built in 1779, the route takes you on a quiet stretch of the river; passing the Scar at Brobury and the famous Georgian estate of Moccas. This leg boasts large numbers of trout and salmon, with kingfishers, otters and herons spotted regularly. book nowRead more

      2 day trip from Hay to Hereford

      The trip would go as follows: Day 1 (9.00am briefing) Long full day from Hay to Bycross (17 miles) – Camping at Bycross farm campsite (https://www.byecrosscampsite.com) Day 2 Full day from Bycross to Hereford (12 miles) – Pickup at Hereford Rowing Club (https://www.herefordrc.co.uk/campsite) book nowRead more

      3 day trip from Hay to Hoarwithy

      The trip would go as follows: Day 1 (9.00am briefing) Long full day from Hay to Bycross (17 miles) – Camping at Bycross farm campsite (https://www.byecrosscampsite.com) Day 2 Full day from Bycross to Hereford (12 miles) – Camping at Hereford Rowing Club (https://www.herefordrc.co.uk/campsite) Day 3 Longer full day from Hereford to Hoarwithy (16 miles) – […]Read more

      4 day trip from Hay to Ross

      The trip would go as follows: Day 1 (9.00am briefing) Long full day from Hay to Bycross (17 miles) – Camping at Bycross farm campsite (https://www.byecrosscampsite.com) Day 2 Full day from Bycross to Hereford (12 miles) – Camping at Hereford Rowing Club (https://www.herefordrc.co.uk/campsite) Day 3 Longer full day from Hereford to Hoarwithy (16 miles) – […]Read more

      5 day trip from Hay to Symonds Yat

      The trip would go as follows: Day 1 (9.00am briefing) Long full day from Hay to Bycross (17 miles) – Camping at Bycross farm campsite (https://www.byecrosscampsite.com) Day 2 Full day from Bycross to Hereford (12 miles) – Camping at Hereford Rowing Club (https://www.herefordrc.co.uk/campsite) Day 3 Longer full day from Hereford to Hoarwithy (16 miles) – […]Read more

      6 day trip from Hay to Monmouth

      The trip would go as follows: Day 1 (9.00am briefing) Long full day from Hay to Bycross (17 miles) – Camping at Bycross farm campsite (https://www.byecrosscampsite.com) Day 2 Full day from Bycross to Hereford (12 miles) – camping at Hereford Rowing Club (https://www.herefordrc.co.uk/campsite) Day 3 Longer full day from Hereford to Hoarwithy (16 miles) – camping at Tresseck […]Read more
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