My second time doing the 3 day canoe trip and another great adventure with friends. The team at Wye Valley Canoes are friendly and professional and have great knowledge of this ever changing river. They also play an important role in the monitoring, conservation and upkeep of this lovely stretch of water. We saw an amazing amount of wildlife and had a great experience. I would highly recommend

Truly such a fun day out!! Keiran and mike were so helpful! After a quick morning briefing we were given a map, along with everything we needed for a wonderful day on the river. Stopping in Hay for lunch, then Whitney for a drink before they drove us back to our cars!! So well organised and thought through xxxx

Fantastic 35 mile (multi-day) paddle to Hereford at the beginning of June 2026. Impressed by the high quality of Josh's equipment. Keep in mind that the largest dry bags (big enough to hold duffel bags) are probably fine for keeping out rain, but not completely water-tight if they end up in the river. Pre-trip communication and instructions were excellent, as was arranging pickup on the last day. We were fortunate that the river was relatively high, though there were still a few spots where we needed to walk the canoe due to shallow water. This section of the Wye has a lot of character -- be ready for calm stretches of easy paddling, but also twists and turns, swift current, fun rapids, and more than a few sub-surface obstructions (rocks, tree roots & limbs), so stay alert. Even an apparently gently flowing river is much stronger than mere humans. When the wind gets up, steering can get difficult, so make sure both paddlers know their strokes and can work together to stay on course. Prior canoe experience is recommended. We averaged 3.5 miles/hour. Much of this stretch of river is relatively shallow, so recovery is fairly straightforward in the event of swamping or capsizing. It's also very rural -- we saw no other boaters until we got to Hereford, and few people on land either. Note that boat landings along the way are often small and difficult to paddle back to if missed, so pay attention to the map and prepare to land well in advance. The landing at the Weir Garden National Trust site is small and on the outside of a bend in the river with swift water, before you get to the Garden itself. It's essentially a crevice in the left bank at the bottom of a stairway between the river and the garden. It's a challenging place to land, and more challenging still to stay landed in high water, so if you attempt it, position the canoe well in advance, have a plan to quickly secure the canoe to shore, and be prepared to get wet. All told, an excellent trip and I highly recommend Wye Valley Canoes.

We hired a canoe for the 3 day trip to Hereford. The whole experience was fantastic. Josh and the team were professional, knowledgable and enthusiastic - and my son and I had a great experience. Highly recommended for family trips, nature lovers and those seeking calm reflection in beautiful countryside!

What a wonderful experience. We done the half day paddle. The river was stunning, and the pace of the journey great to take in all the beautiful scenery and wildlife. The staff were friendly and informative. I recommend this to anyone!. Thanks again Wye Valley Canoes Lewis & Rafe