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River severn, canoe trips.

Hire a canoe near you on the River Severn for an exiting self-guided canoe trip. Choose from a great selection of canoe trips & have a fun-filled day out on the water with friends & family.

Bridgnorth-arley

Bridgnorth-Arley Canoe Trip (the most popular one):

Taking approximately 4 hours, with a lunch stop, this beautiful 10.5 mile paddle through the Severn Valley, takes you through scenic countryside and under bridges, all the way from Bridgnorth to Arley. Half way, you can stop for a picnic at a beach area in Hampton Loade. You'll finish your trip in Upper Arley, which is very pretty and has a footbridge, shop and pub. 

Meet point: Bridgnorth  (Severn Park Parking). 

Collection point:  Upper Arley

Suitable for: 7+  (Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them )

Lunch options: Enjoy a picnic or a pub lunch. Find out more. 

How to get back to your car: Severn Valley Railway (you can add tickets on booking with us), park a car at each end (there are carparks), taxi or there is a local bus service available. 

Price: £28 per adult & £14 under 18's plus online booking fee.  

Hampton Loade to Arley

Hampton Loade- Arley Canoe Trip (the afternoon, shorter one):

Paddle the popular route from Hampton Loade to Arley which is a relaxed 5 mile paddle downstream. Taking approximately 2 hours, with a picnic stop, this route offers delightful views and lots of pretty places to stop along the way. Finish your journey in Upper Arley, a picturesque Worcestershire village, with its lovely icecreams, footbridge, tearoom and pub. 

Meet point: Hampton Loade (car park next to the former  River & Rail pub )

Collection point: Upper Arley

Suitable for: 7+ (Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them and an adult must accompany all children under 18)

How to get back to your car: Most people park a car at each end on this route or walk back (it's only 5 miles along the river).   You also have the option to book a morning train from Arley to Hampton Loade (close to the canoe start point) via the Severn Valley Railway . There is also  local bus service. 

Price : £24 per adult & £12 under 18's  plus online booking fee.

Bridgnorth-Hampton Loade

Bridgnorth-Hampton Loade Canoe Trip (the easiest one) :

Hire a canoe in Bridgnorth and paddle this popular stretch of the River Severn, which is 5 miles and takes around 2 hours, with a picnic stop along the way.  Explore the little rapids and watch the countryside go by as you enjoy the sounds and sights of the river. How many bridges will you see along the way? Finish your journey in Hampton Loade and before you go, feed the many ducks and swans that like to hang around this part of the river.

Meet point: Bridgnorth

Collection point : Hampton Loade (carpark next to the former  River & Rail pub )

Suitable for : 7+  (Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them and an adult must accompany all children under 18)

How to get back to your car:

Most people park a car at each end on this route or walk back along the river (it's only 5 miles). Alternatively there is a bus that runs between Hampton Loade & Bridgnorth.  

Price: £25 adults & £12 under 18's plus online booking fee. 

Bridgnorth-Bewdley

Bridgnorth - Bewdley Canoe Trip (the longest one):

If you'd like a full day on the river, choose our longest canoe trip from Bridgnorth to Bewdley. This 14 mile trip takes around 5-6 hours and offers some magnificent scenery, rapids and bridges.  Stop for a picnic at the little beach area in Hampton Loade or you can enjoy spot of lunch at the pub or cafe in Arley. Finish your journey in beautiful Bewdley, with its array of pubs, fish & chip shops and icecream parlour and get a taxi back to Bridgnorth or collect your car. 

Meet point:  Severn Park, Bridgnorth

Collection point: Dog Lane Carpark, Bewdley 

Suitable for: 11+ (our recommendation due to the length of the trip)  Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them.

Lunch options: Enjoy a picnic or a pub lunch. Find out more here. 

How to get back to your car: On this route you can park a car at each end (there are carparks available) or organise a taxi in advance. 

Price: £32 per adult & £16 for under 18's  plus online booking fee.

hampton loade-Bewdley 

Hampton Loade- Bewdley Canoe Trip (the train one with the lunchtime start):

You can now enjoy a lunchtime start in Hampton Loade and canoe to Bewdley, stopping in Arley along the way where there is a pub, cafe & shop. This picturesque, self-guided canoe trip is expected to take around 4 hours with a stop along the way. One of the joys of this trip is the option to book the morning heritage train with the Severn Valley Railway from Bewdley to Hampton Loade (subject to availability). We'll then meet you at the start point, get you kitted up and you can enjoy your 10 mile canoe trip, getting you back to Bewdley for around 4.30pm. Alternatively, you can meet us at the National Trust carpark in Hampton Loade. 

Meet point: Hampton Loade (National Trust carpark near the former River and Rail pub)

End point: Dog Lane Carpark, Bewdley (before the bridge)

Suitable for:  7+   Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them and all under 18's require an adult on the water.

Lunch options: Enjoy a picnic at one of the beach areas along the way or a pub lunch in Arley (around half way)

How to get back to your car:  On this route you can book a morning heritage train from Bewdley to near the start point in Hampton Loade (book directly with the Severn Valley Railway in advance & check train times & availability prior to booking). You can also park a car at each end (carparks available) or book a taxi in advance. 

Price: £28 per adult & £14 for under 18's  plus online booking fee.

mULTI-DAY TRIPS!

Multi-Day Canoe Trips (the adventurous one):

We get a lot of requests for multi-day canoe trips and so we now have 2, 3,4 and 5 day self-guided canoe trips available during the week from May- September. We will provide transport to the start point from the designated secure parking place, transport from the finish point back to your car, information on the river, campsite information, daily check ins, comprehensive briefing at the start of your trip, canoe equipment. All you need to provide is camping equipment & food/drink. 

Available: Weekdays May- September (for weekends, please enquire)

Suitable for: 14+ (our recommendation due to the length of the trip)  Note: children under 18 require an adult in the canoe with them on our multi-day trips.

Price:  From £90pp for a 2 day trip to £500 per canoe for a 5 day trip  plus online booking fee.

 GIFT VOUCHER

Canoe Gift Voucher (the generous one):

If you're looking for the perfect gift, treat your friends and family to one of our  Gift Vouchers and you can choose a value of your choice . Gift vouchers are available to buy  online  and can be personalised, printed and/or emailed to your friend or family member.  The gift of canoeing is the ideal present for outdoor enthusiasts and will be something for them to look forward to!   

5 star tripadvisor reviews!

"Everyone including the dog had a fantastic time. Great day out canoeing from Bridgnorth to Bewdley with our adult family making a group of 3 couples. Monty was friendly and helpful with a good sense of humour. Would highly recommend."

"Superb helpful self-guided canoe rental on the Severn. Return trip on heritage railway makes a full day out! Will be back for another trip next season."

"What an amazing day out. If you have never canoed before try it. We did Bridgnorth to Bewdley and the wildlife you see along the way is amazing. We were looked after from start to finish. We will be back tom do this doing this again. Highly recommend it."

"We had a great experience canoeing on the river, despite the weather. The booking was easy and we received reminder emails with all the details we needed. Clear and humorous instructions from Monty which our daughters enjoyed. We took the Hampton Loade to Arley route with two children (7 and 11) and found it manageable in under 2 hours. Would highly recommend."

"We did the Hampton Loade to Arley trip. The safety talk given by Monty was great as we hadn't been canoeing for years! Felt safe in the boat with the life jacket on and I was surprised at how easy it was to manoeuvre. This was a gift for my husband's birthday and we absolutely loved it. Will definitely do a longer trip next time and stop off at a pub."

"Lovely day out on the river, we chose the Hampton Loade to Bewdley route, around 3 hours on the water with a 40 minute refreshment stop at Arley. Felt safe in the boat, once I had got the gang of steering! Saw kingfishers and Herons along the way, my boys 12 really enjoyed and would definitely recommend and do again ourselves."

Dogs are welcome!

We welcome dogs on all our River Severn canoe trips and they are free of charge so bring them along :)

Canoe · Kayak · Paddleboard

River Severn | Shropshire Montford Bridge-Shrewsbury The Quarry, Shrewsbury

Hire a Canoe in Shrewsbury

Paddle the River Severn on our popular downstream A-to-B canoe hire route with free minibus transport to the launch point or tour Shrewsbury town centre by canoe!

Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury - 12 miles

Meet us in Shrewsbury, we will drive you upstream to Montford Bridge then you can canoe 12 miles downstream through the beautiful Shropshire countryside surrounded by woodland and a stunning array of wildlife

Canoe Hire in Shrewsbury

Canoe hire from The Quarry, Shrewsbury's town centre park. £25 for 1 hour or £40 per canoe for 2 hours. Meet us in The Quarry at the foot of the Porthill Bridge and explore the River Severn as it loops around the town.

Shrewsbury Canoe, Kayak & SUP Hire

Meet us in The Quarry, Shrewsbury's town centre park, and hire a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard for an hour or two.

Shrewsbury Paddleboard Hire

From the Quarry Park, Shrewsbury. Explore the town centre by stand-up paddle board (SUP), suitable for all experience levels and ages 10+. £20pp for 1 hour. £30pp for 2 hours.

Shrewsbury Kayak Hire

Go kayaking in the centre of Shrewsbury! Meet us in The Quarry at the foot of the Porthill Bridge and explore the River Severn as it loops around the town.

Special Events

Upcoming Special Events for 2024!

Doggy Paddle Evening

Meet us by the river in Shrewsbury at 5.45pm for 1 hour on the water and some dog fun!

Evening Paddle Board Fun

Go paddle boarding after a day's work on Wednesday evenings and explore the beautiful town centre of Shrewsbury by SUP for an hour, suitable for all experience levels and ages above 10 years.

Some of our favourite pictures shared by our customers!

Welcome to Hire a Canoe!

This is Katie Dog and she would like to let you know that dogs are welcome! At Hire a Canoe, we cover a lengthy part of the River Severn in Shropshire! If you are looking to go canoeing in Shropshire, you can meet us in Shrewsbury and we we will take you upstream to our launch point in Montford Bridge. Our most popular route is Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury. You can also turn up and hire a canoe from The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury if you are looking for something a bit shorter! Our location in Shrewsbury is within easy travelling distance of Ludlow and other popular tourist destinations in the Shropshire Hills. If you are coming from Birmingham, you will find that Shrewsbury is close enough for a day trip. From Oswestry and over the border in Wales, our Shrewsbury location will be ideal! As for Telford and Ironbridge, you are only down the road from Shrewsbury!

Top-rated with 5-star reviews

Really friendly helpful people and a nice day out on the river. Lovely chilled out route from Montford bridge with very few other people on the river, even on a very busy and hot summers day in Shrewsbury. Couldn't have asked for more from a canoe hire company really.

A great day out with friends. Good information & instructions given before we left Montford Bridge, new safety equipment provided, and kayaks were clean. When we arrived at Frankwell, Kieran was waiting for us. This is the second time we have been with these guys are they are very professional and it is a fun thing to do, especially with a group.

Had a delightful day out with Hire a Canoe. Nicely organised and felt very safe with regards Covid precautions. Sensible safety advice and equipment provided. Once on the river we felt as if we were in a different world - with jumping fish, swans, damselflies, goosanders and kingfishers. Looking forward to booking another trip soon.

Very friendly, helpful staff. Good value! Route was easy but fun, and very relaxing. We saw a few otters too! Great day out :) we even took the dog with us who enjoyed spotting all the wildlife!

Spending half a day on the river was a great way to see this party of the countryside. We saw swans, heron and kingfishers, but mainly our was the peaceful stretches of water and its banks that we passed by that made the day. The guys were very professional and the cost was great value. There was a variety of boats to choose from. My son and I used a double kayak which was easy to either glide down the river or get some speed up and ready to maneuver.

We started at 9am and went 12 miles to Shrewsbury. Value for money is amazing, value of life experiences and memories is completely priceless. Thank you so much lads!

Shrewsbury Quarry Park Canoe & Paddleboard Hire

For the 2023 season, all canoe hire in Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park will be operated by Hire a Canoe.

You can hire a canoe in the centre of Shrewsbury for £25 for 1 hour or £40 for 2 hours.

Or go paddle boarding for 1 or 2 hours from Shrewsbury Quarry Park from £20 pp.

Established in 2015, our top priority is providing a fun, safe and friendly service to give our customers the best possible canoe hire experience.

Canoe hire on the River Severn in Shropshire

Hire our canoes and go canoeing on the River Severn in Shropshire!

Free minibus transfers are included as standard with all of our A-to-B river trips. We also offer multi-day canoe trips and even canoeing and wild camping, giving you the unique opportunity to go on a canoe holiday in the UK and experience sections of the River Severn not covered by our main canoe hire routes. We can cover the entire stretch of the River Severn in Shropshire.

Canoe hire options from 2 hours to 5 days!

The Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury canoe hire trip is our most popular option as it is suitable for families with children over age 5 in a rafted canoe. It takes approximately 4 hours to canoe from Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury . This is our best-selling Shropshire canoe hire route.

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Hire A Canoe Bewdley

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Welcome to Hire A Canoe Bewdley, we offer 4, 8 and 14 mile self-guided canoe hire trips from Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade and Arley.

The perfect day out for groups, famillies, couples, or anyone wanting to enjoy Shropshire and Worcestershire from a totally new perspective.

Taster Day Hire a Canoe between Arley and Bewdley for the perfect introduction to canoeing, covering 4 miles and taking between 1 and 1.5 hours. This short but fun self-guided hire route takes you deep into the Severn Valley, where you will get to see the steam train and experience some sections of faster-moving water including the exciting but safe “Trimpley Rapids”.

3/4 Hours Hire a Canoe from Hampton Loade to Bewdley, this is an 8 mile paddle which, at a relaxed pace, you should allow around 4 hours for including a lunch stop. Enjoy some faster flowing areas whilst being deep within the Severn Valley alongside the historic Severn Valley steam railway. Ideal for beginners looking for a short but fun adventure including rapids, beautiful scenery and a pub lunch stop. A perfect half day out for family and friends. Why not bring the dog too?

Full Day Bridgnorth to Bewdley is our longest day trip, 14 miles in lengh and takes around 6 hours to complete. You will have the chance to stop at a pub for lunch and will see some of Shropshire’s most beautiful scenery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to book or can we just turn up on the day? Yes you need to book in advance as we do get busy.

Is there a minimum age? 6/7 years old is our minimum age and children need to be able to swim at least 50 metres.

Is the trip suitable for beginners? Yes probably 75% of our customers are novices. We use easy grade 1 water on our river trips and open top canoes require no previous experience.

What time do we get to the lunchtime stop as we have friends who want to come and join us for lunch? Approx 12.45pm – 1pm depending on how fast or slow people paddle.

When are you open? We open at Easter and run pretty much every day until mid September and then every weekend until November.

Is there a chance I might fall in? The simple answer to that is yes there is a chance as you are canoeing on water, however most people do stay dry. If someone is very nervous we can twin two boats together making it a very stable double-hulled craft with a capsize very unlikely.

Are there toilets and parking at the start point? Yes there are toilets and a pay and display car park in Bridgnorth (£2.00 per day per car).

What time do we need to be there on the morning of our trip? 9.45am for both day trips starting in Bridgnorth. The two day trip usually meets at 10.30am at the Unicorn Inn car park in Hampton Loade.

Is lunch included in the price? No lunch is not included in the price.

Is the steam train return included in the price? Yes the return ticket on the steam train is included in the price if you have booked the Canoe trip with steam train return package.

Can we do the trip in reverse i.e. train up in the morning then canoe down? Normally no as we have groups meeting at 9.45am and the first train into Bridgnorth is usually midday which means we have already left the meeting point and are on the river heading downstream.

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