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Canoe the Wye Ltd
4.9
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Dawn W.
17:54 20 Apr 26
We booked for a canoe in April - weather can be changeable so we were prepared for all eventualities. Rain was coming in, in the afternoon so the team at Canoe the Wye started us out an hour earlier than scheduled, and we were back before the rain started. Thank you.

The staff were welcoming and helpful, the service was excellent, and it’s fantastic value for money. I’d recommend it to anyone—especially beginners. The stretch of the Wye is absolutely beautiful.

You’re given a clear safety briefing beforehand, with everything explained so you feel confident before heading out. The team were really supportive throughout, and we had such a great time.
helen S.
20:13 18 Apr 26
Excellent experience. We loved it. Very safe and professional team. We had a wonderful time!
M L.
16:39 17 Apr 26
My friend and I did a wonderful two-day canoe trip with Canoe the Wye. The equipment is sturdy and new, the staff are very friendly and informative and Nick takes the safety of his customers very seriously. I also thought it was excellent value for money.
Richard B.
21:13 16 Apr 26
Couldn’t fault it, having looked around at similar companies in the area it was the most cost effective and value for money. We did the full day as a family of 5 with no prior experience and we were given all the necessary instructions to make it a lovely day out for us all. The staff were brilliant especially Harvey and Nick. Although we was apprehensive for choosing the full day experience it flew by and we would 100% do it again. Excellent.
Kellie-Marie
17:20 22 Sep 25
BRILLIANT. I wasnt sure what to expect, but we did the 2 day trip and it is incredibly well organised. It feels like the perfect amount of support as well as you are independent on the river, but you know there is someone looking out for you and giving advice if the conditions change (which they did on our day 2 and the communication was amazing)

100% make sure you stop at the little coffee hut. We didnt catch the ladies name there, but youll know who I mean when you meet her. An absolute joy! Thank you ✨️

100% recommend
Sarah G.
16:16 22 Sep 25
We had a fabulous time on the 2 day canoe trip. Canoe the Wye were brilliantly well organised, informative and helpful. Could not recommend more highly the experience of the 2 day route and Canoe the Wye as a company.
M T
18:11 15 Sep 25
Hired a X3 and X2 person canoe for a day's paddle from Ross to Symonds Yat and had a great day. The pre checks, safety briefing and route outline were straight forward and informative, the drive from S Yat to Ross was swift and we were in the water in no time.
Thanks to Nick and his team for a great experience, apologies for my pal rabbiting away in your ear on the drive to Ross and 100% would recommend/use again
Tyler M.
17:50 15 Sep 25
Really great experience, we did the 2 day kayak to Ross on Wye and then to Symonds Yat. Really beautiful stretch of river, I was a bit worried about missing the camp site or the end point but it was really easy to find both. You get a good safety briefing and they explain everything you need to know before you go out, you also get route maps for each day. The staff were really friendly and helpful and we had a great time, I'm really looking forward to doing it again.
Jennifer M.
08:55 15 Sep 25
We visited Canoe the Wye in late August. I was with my son. We were initially overwhelmed with the number of canoe hire options in the area so decided to check a few out the days before we booked. Canoe the wye stood out in terms of price/value for money (they had a weekday offer!) friendliness/helpfulness of the team location and ease of parking.

I experienced issues with the online booking system and called them. Nick was really good and resolved the problem and we booked no problem.

On the day the safety briefing and drop off was professional and organised. The driver was great and chatty on the short ride to the launch place. They were helpful getting the canoe on the river as my son is only 13 and didn’t quite have the strength to carry it down the short bank.

Equipment was in good order and map with local info provided. They suggest lunch stop with local cake shop welcome rest!!Would definitely recommend.
Shaun T.
12:02 07 Sep 25
Second time we've used Canoe the Wye and both times have been great. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and polite.
Booking was easy and good value. Will definitely use again and recommend.
Tim I.
20:55 03 Sep 25
A fantastic experience. Would heartily recommend the company and the day trip experience.

Really professional staff gave us a thorough and enjoyable briefing at their base before dropping us at the start point.

The staff went above and beyond to set us up for an enjoyable day and to look after us.
Sam F.
10:20 02 Sep 25
Good people, good equipment, and a stress free experience. This was our second time hiring with Canoe The Wye, and we will be returning there again in the future.
Martin M.
20:44 01 Sep 25
Great experience, with friendly and professional staff.
We had 3 Canoes and the family of all ages had a brilliant time
Would recommend
Frankie W
08:36 01 Sep 25
Top notch all through the process, from booking to briefing.

The team are professional and safety conscious.

There's a good choice of routes and difficulty level.
josh B.
08:32 01 Sep 25
Staff very friendly and knowledge. Canoe and equipment provided was good. Really enjoyable trip.
Sarah S
15:39 08 Aug 25
After some research, I found this company offered the best price in the area. We booked two boats for 90 minutes and, as complete beginners, weren’t sure what to expect. The staff gave clear instructions and even tied our boats together so our family could stay connected.

It turned out to be a great team-building experience and very relaxing once we got the hang of paddling. We brought a bag with snacks and enjoyed a mini picnic along the way.

My family and I had a wonderful time canoeing on the River Wye and would definitely book with them again.
NICOLA H.
20:38 30 Jul 25
Lovely couple of days on the river Wye.
A great experience with clear instructions, quality equipment and a friendly welcome.
The set up is well organised, with clear maps and transport to the start point.
A daily land based check in provided, along with local knowledge.
On return, two guys at the landing point ready to take our canoe for us and make the finish point a smooth as possible.
Thanks to you all, throroighly enjoyed it all
Ian W.
15:40 29 Jul 25
Had a great 3/4 day trip on Sunday. The staff were excellent and knowledgable. Easy check in and safety brief was concise. Quick trip in a mini bus to the start then a leisurely paddle back down stream. We stopped off on a shingle beach for our picnic. However, places for lunch are hard to find due to land owners not liking the canoes to beach on 'their land', signs everywhere. Wildlife a plenty and we even saw a kingfisher. Great fun for an afternoon.
Sally V.
13:07 19 Sep 24
Excellent day out on the river, we booked the 3/4 day and there was plenty of time to complete the journey even with a decent pick nick break. The guy's were very helpful with a good bit of banter and the preliminary's ran like clock work. You will struggle to find such a beautiful river valley with a mild river like this......that is also an absolute bargain! Will be back to do the one or two day trip next year!
Shaun H
10:21 16 Sep 24
Great professional friendly outfit. They pointed out all potiential hazards and looked after us really well. The river was stunning on our two day trip with a lovely stop over in Ross.
lucie S.
08:32 16 Sep 24
Loved this day with my daughter, the instructors were very supportive and informative. Will definitely be back!
TheJAYRicho
08:30 16 Sep 24
Always a fantastic experience. Been about four times with groups ranging from 6-12 on the two day trip. Nick and the team at CTW couldn’t be more friendly or helpful. Excellent value for money, would highly recommend.
Kelly H.
20:11 15 Sep 24
The whole experience from booking online the day before to arriving, checking in, getting our safety brief and setting off at Ross on Wye was seamless and very informative. There were o surprises along the river, everything was as expected - where to keep rowing, where to choose a side, where you can stop for a picnic. The weather was great which was a bonus. The whole day from start to finish was brilliant. Would def do again and highly recommend.
R H
18:01 15 Sep 24
First time canoeing and definitely won’t be the last!
Nick the instructor was very helpful and supportive.
A great few hours out on the river.
Ben H.
12:31 07 Sep 24
Amazing experience! Ten of us did the 2 day trip and stayed at Ross rowing club. Will definitely be going back next year.
Maud H.
18:50 30 Aug 24
We did the 3/4 day and hired 2 canoes and had them as a raft, it was really good. The team is very friendly and super professional. The safety briefing and map were very good, overall a fantastic experience!
Nicole I.
10:38 08 Aug 24
My daughter loved her morning on the canoe. All the staff were really friendly and the whole experience. was very enjoyable. The staff told me where I could go to wave at my partner and daughter as they travelled down the river. Would definitely recommend Canoe the Wye to all my family and friends.
Paula C.
16:30 10 Aug 23
What a great experience!
The trip was really well organised. We were well prepared thanks to the information that was sent out prior to our trip. Canoe the wye supplied everything else and ensured that we were well briefed.
Once we set off, the scenery was beautiful. We camped at Ross rowing club which was just a short walk from the town centre with a good range of pubs and shops.
We had a brilliant time and have recommended to lots of friends and family.
A really friendly but professional bunch, I would highly recommend 😊

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Symonds Yat West
Herefordshire
HR9 6BL




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    Canoe the Wye provides safe, family‑friendly canoe hire and river adventures throughout the Wye Valley. Whether you're looking for canoe hire near me, or planning a day out canoeing near Symonds Yat, Ross on Wye, Monmouth, Hereford or the Forest of Dean, our team is here to help you enjoy the River Wye at its best.

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