Welcome To Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre
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With over 100 years experience between us Canoeing & Kayaking in 19 countries Worldwide.
We provide trips on the whole 100 miles of the legally canoe-able length of the River Wye, we are conveniently situated on the Welsh/English border in the small historic town of Monmouth on the edge of the Forest of Dean and on the rivers Wye & Monnow, close to main campsites and down the river from Symonds Yat. Symonds Yat has several pubs for a riverside lunch and just downstream a small set of rapids mark the start of one of the most beautiful sections of the River Wye, where the Hills rise up and the forest hangs over the rivers edge. The Black Mountains are located in the surrounding areas with access to other historic towns such as Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Chepstow, Abergavenny, Coleford.
Canadian Canoeing and kayaking on the River Wye is a great outdoor activity, we have a large fleet of quality modern canoes and kayaks for people to enjoy the Wye, with Monmouth Canoe you may paddle your canoe up to 100 miles, from Glasbury, Hay-on-Wye, Bredwardine, Hereford, Hoarwithy, Ross-on-Wye, Kerne Bridge at Goodrich, Symonds Yat or Monmouth as far as Tintern or guided, Chepstow where the Wye meets back up with the River Severn after their birth together in the Welsh mountains.
The river Wye in Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire can be canoed throughout the year from the tiny village of Glasbury above Historic Hay down to the castle town of Chepstow where the river flows into the Bristol Channel. We offer a wide range of activities from leisurely half day wye canoeing or whole day canoe trips to fun filled whole weekend / Week canoeing adventure along the beautiful river wye.
Logistically we organize everything, call or email us with your River Wye trip group details and canoe kayak requirements and we will suggest the nicest River Wye trip depending on your time span, from a couple of hours to a week, canoe camp or afternoon trip. We organize transport of you and the canoes and kayaks up river so you may paddle the Wye with the gentle current behind you. We are conveniently located at Monmouth on the edge of the Forest of Dean, close to main campsites .
Whole Day Canoeing: Kerne Bridge - Monmouth
With a whole day you can travel from Kerne Bridge to Monmouth, approximately 4-5 hours paddling, stopping off halfway for lunch at Symonds Yat before shooting the rapids on route to Monmouth.
We can give you a paddle of about three hours which can take you through the rapids at Symonds Yat, finishing at Monmouth;or downstream to Redbrook stopping off for a picnic on route; or a lazy couple of hours stopping at Monmouth itself.
Half Day Canoe: Symonds Yat -Monmouth - RedBrook
You may have a paddle of about three hours which can take you through the Wye rapids at Symonds Yat, finishing at Monmouth;or downstream to Redbrook stopping off for a picnic on route; or a lazy couple of hours bobbing around the Wye at Monmouth itself.
Weekend canoeing and Camping
In a weekend you can paddle a long way, canoe camping at one of the riverside campsites, Youth Hostel or bed and breakfasts with time to explore the surrounding countryside.
Week Trip River Wye Complete
Given a week you could canoe the whole river wye, camping or bed and breakfast on your journey down the river.
We can fit the canoe to you and your needs for the trip you decide to take. Most important of all, we offer you advice on:
What trips are suited to your level of experience and the time you have
Prevailing weather and river conditions
Campsites and bed and breakfast Accommodation for your Stay on The Wye.
River Wye Canoeing Instruction
With Prior arrangement we can give you instruction in basic or advanced canoeing techniques and can arrange for a river guide/instructor to accompany you on your trip.
If you are not an experienced canoeist it is strongly advised that you do not undertake a trip on the tidal part of the Wye without an instructor or guide
NO adjustments to canoe trips to be under-taken without prior arrangement with ourselves.
PLEASE aim to arrive at least 20 minutes before your stated time. If you are a weekend group please allow 45 minutes so you have time to change, toilet and organise your equipment as late arrivals may find they have "missed the boat ". Come enjoy some wye canoeing!
