Canoe Hire and Kayak hire on the banks of the River Wye at Symonds Yat
We are Members of the River Wye canoe hire association this is on condition of the protocol and safety guidelines are met and adhered to with a vision of good fun, safe practice for all.
Advice and Planning - of river trips can be given to suit your needs and experience, it may be for just a nice lazy day trip with your picnic hamper or a multi day trip carrying your camping equipment.
What you get from us
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Experienced and qualified staff, minimum level 3 to level 5 and 20 plus years of operating canoe hire on the wye. |
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Full private vhf radio frequency back up, for support. The three minibuses are fitted with vhf radios along with 2 base stations, one at the river side and one at our outdoor centre with a 30 mile range. Also duty member of staff carries a hand held mobile. |
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Modern and reliable minibuses. |
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Fleet of 70 canoes and trailers. |
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Qualified and experienced river guides. |
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Intimate knowledge of the river and wildlife |
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Private secure parking on the river side |
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Private moorings and access/egress to and from the river. |
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Risk assessment and supervisory management of the river and responsible hire. |
CANOE HIRE OPEN 8.30am - 8.30pm During the Summer Months.
Arrange an Evenings Canoeing trip Enjoying the Quieter Times?
PRE BOOKED HIRE PRICES FOR CANOES AND KAYAKS 2010
10% off for groups of 10 or more (excludes bank holidays)
CANOE HIRE 
Prices
2 Seat £25.00 (Sat £30.00) Per Day
2 Seat £20.00 Per 1/2 Day
2 Seat £12.00 Per Hour
Prices
3 Seat £30.00 (Sat £35.00) Per
Day
3 Seat £25.00 Per 1/2 Day
3 Seat £14.00 Per
Hour.
Weekday and Sunday Prices
4 Seat £35.00 (Sat £40.00) Per Day
4 Seat £30.00 Per 1/2 Day
4 Seat £16.00 Per Hour.
ALL BOATS SUPPLIED WITH BUOYANCY AIDS AND PADDLES.
ALL CANOES AND KAYAKS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON PLACID WATERS UNLESS PRE-ARRANGED PERMISSION HAS BEEN GIVEN.
KAYAK HIRE.
Single Kayak £25.00. Per Day
Single Kayak £20.00. Per 1/2 Day
Single Kayak £10.00. Per Hour.
PLEASE NOTE WE ONLY HIRE KAYAKS TO
CUSTOMERS WITH SUFFICIENT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE. PLEASE CALL TO DISCUSS.
SAMPLE CANOE TRIP PRICES:
The Section of the River Wye between Ross on Wye and Redbrook is arguably the most scenic section on the Wye, taking in the famous horse shoe loop and the gorge of Symonds Yat.
½ Day 9 Mile Kerne Bridge – Symonds Yat East for 2 people:
1 x 2 Man Canadian Canoe, all equipment and drop off at Kerne Bridge £28.00
½ day trips available at either 9am or 1pm.
Price for Family of 4 people in 1 x 4man Canoe £38.00
1 Day 9 Mile Kerne Bridge – Symonds Yat East for 2 people:
Do the 9 mile trip over the Whole day having time to stop off for a picnic or lunch on your way down the river.
Weekday and Sunday Prices
1 x 2 Man Canadian Canoe, all equipment and drop off at Kerne Bridge £33.00
Family of 4 people in 1 x 4man Canoe £43.00
1 Day 15 Mile Ross-on-Wye – Symonds Yat East for 2 people:
Weekday and Sunday Prices
1x2 Man Canadian Canoe all equipment and drop off at Ross On Wye £37.00
Price for family of 4 people in 1 x 4 man canoe £47.00
MANY OTHER TRIPS AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS.
EXPERIENCE WITH A RIVER GUIDE?
Experienced river guides are available to oversee a fun and safe experience
Advice on how to paddle efficiently
Advice on stop off point and sites of special interest
Point out the Wildlife
Available for £70 1/2 day and £110 for the day.
Use of a river guide in higher than normal river conditions may be
necessary.
| 2010 WYEDEAN TRANSPORT CHARGES | ||||
| DESTINATION | RIVER MILEAGE | TIME | 1st Boat Charge | Additional Boat Charge |
| MONMOUTH | 6 MILES | 1/2 DAY | £15.00 | £3.00 |
| KERNE BRIDGE | 9 MILES | 1/2 OR FULL | £8.00 | £3.00 |
| REDBROOK | 10 MILES | 1/2 OR FULL | £18.00 | £3.00 |
| ROSS ON WYE | 15 MILES | 1 DAY | £12.00 | £3.00 |
| BROCKWEIR | 15 MILES | 1DAY | £25.00 | £3.00 |
| HOARWITHY | 25 MILES | 2 DAYS | £20.00 | £3.00 |
| HOLME LACY | 33 MILES | 3DAYS | £39.00 | £3.00 |
| HEREFORD | 43 MILES | 3/4 DAYS | £45.00 | £5.00 |