All kit included · Bridgnorth & Kinver07799 027747
River Severn CanoesRiver Severn Canoes — home
Paddlers in orange kayaks on the sunlit River Severn
Trips · Easter to October

Pick your
paddle.

Self-guided canoe trips down the Severn Valley, sit-on-top kayaks on the Kinver canal, guided paddleboarding and multi-day expeditions on England's longest river. All kit included.

  • All kit included
  • First timer friendly
  • Dog friendly
River Severn · self guided

Five ways down the valley

All canoe trips include boats, buoyancy aids, paddles, waterproof barrels and a proper briefing. Pick a distance, we'll sort the rest.

  • Start

    Bridgnorth

    5 miles

    About 2 hours
    Finish

    Hampton Loade

    Start & finish

    Bridgnorth (Severn Park)
    down to Hampton Loade

    Getting back

    Return and meeting arrangements vary by trip. Full details and the appropriate options for your route are provided when you book.

    • Picnic spots
    • Wildlife spotting
    Book this tripOnline booking fee applies · Easter to October
  • Start

    Hampton Loade

    5 miles

    About 2 hours
    Finish

    Upper Arley

    Start & finish

    Hampton Loade (NT car park)
    down to Upper Arley

    Getting back

    Return and meeting arrangements vary by trip. Full details and the appropriate options for your route are provided when you book.

    • Picnic spots
    • Pub lunch stops
    Book this tripOnline booking fee applies · Easter to October
  • Start

    Bridgnorth

    10.5 miles

    About 4 hours
    Finish

    Upper Arley

    Start & finish

    Bridgnorth (Severn Park)
    down to Upper Arley

    Getting back

    Finish at Arley and steam back up the valley on the Severn Valley Railway.

    • Picnic spots
    • Pub lunch stops
    Book this tripOnline booking fee applies · Easter to October
  • Start

    Hampton Loade

    10 miles

    Afternoon, back by 4:30pm
    Finish

    Dog Lane car park

    Start & finish

    Hampton Loade
    down to Dog Lane car park, Bewdley

    Getting back

    Ride the Severn Valley Railway up in the morning, then paddle back down to your car in Bewdley.

    • Severn Valley Railway
    • Pub lunch stops
    Book this tripOnline booking fee applies · Easter to October
  • Start

    Bridgnorth

    14 miles

    5 to 6 hours
    Finish

    Dog Lane car park

    Start & finish

    Bridgnorth (Severn Park)
    down to Dog Lane car park, Bewdley

    Getting back

    Return and meeting arrangements vary by trip. Full details and the appropriate options for your route are provided when you book.

    • Picnic spots
    • Pub lunch stops
    Book this tripOnline booking fee applies · Easter to October
Sit-on-top kayaking at Kinver
90 minutes on the canal
Kinver canal · The Vine Inn

Flat water,
pizza after.

Sturdy sit-on-top kayaks from the car park at The Vine Inn. Paddle the pretty stretch of canal to the first lock and back, then eat woodfired pizza in the canalside garden.

Time
90 minutes
Distance
2.8km there and back
Adults
£15 adult
Under 18
£12 under 18
  • Sturdy sit-on-top kayaks, ideal for beginners and families
  • Children 5–9 share a 2 or 3 seater with an adult; 10+ can paddle solo with an adult alongside
  • Paddle to the first lock and back, then woodfired pizza in the canalside garden
11:00am12:45pm2:30pm
Book a kayak at Kinver

The Kinver canal map

Out from Kinver Wharf, past the locks to Wordsley Top Lock, then turn around and paddle back the same way.

Kinver canal adventure map: Kinver Wharf and The Vine, Compton Lock, Bratch Lock, Cookley Lock and Wordsley Top LockStart and finish: Kinver Wharf, The VineThe Vine: pub food and wood-fired pizzasSit-on-top kayakNarrowboat on the canalDragonflyKingfisherTowpath signSwanMallard duckTurn around at Wordsley Top Lock
Stand-up paddleboarding

Stand up,
see further.

Coached paddleboarding on the River Severn: a 90 minute taster at Upper Arley for complete beginners, or a guided 5 mile paddle down the valley once you have found your feet.

Paddleboarding on the River Severn with River Severn Canoes
  • Upper Arley

    SUP taster session

    Time
    90 minutes
    Price
    £40 per person
    • Designed for complete beginners
    • Qualified coaching throughout
    • The basics, balance and control, and self-rescue
    • Finish with a gentle paddle on the river
    Book sup taster session
  • Bridgnorth → Hampton Loade

    Guided River Severn SUP

    Time
    About 3 hours
    Distance
    5 miles
    Price
    £55 per person
    Ages
    Age 16+
    • For paddlers with some previous SUP experience, or after a taster
    • You are welcome to bring your own board
    • Selected dates, May to August 2026
    Book guided river severn sup
Canoeing on the River Severn
Multi-day · weekdays May to September

Paddle the length
of the Severn.

Self-guided expeditions of two to five days, camping or B&B, from Shrewsbury and the Welsh border all the way down to Bewdley. We handle transport, canoes, river notes and daily check-ins. You bring the kit and the appetite.

  • 2 days

    Coalport → Bewdley

    £100
    pp
    1. Day 1 · Coalport → Hampton Loade (11 miles) or Highley (12 miles)
    2. Day 2 · Hampton Loade or Highley → Bewdley (10–11 miles)
    • Ideal short break
    Book the 2 day trip
  • 3 days

    Shrewsbury → Hampton Loade

    £150
    pp
    1. Day 1 · Shrewsbury → Atcham (11 miles)
    2. Day 2 · Atcham → Buildwas / Ironbridge (15 miles)
    3. Day 3 · Buildwas / Ironbridge → Hampton Loade (14 miles)
    • Shorter daily distances
    • Explore Ironbridge & Bridgnorth on the way
    Book the 3 day trip
  • 4 days

    Crew Green / Montford Bridge → Hampton Loade

    £200
    pp
    1. Day 1 · Crew Green (20 miles) or Montford Bridge (10 miles) → Shrewsbury
    2. Day 2 · Shrewsbury → Atcham (11 miles)
    3. Day 3 · Atcham → Buildwas / Ironbridge (15 miles)
    4. Day 4 · Buildwas / Ironbridge → Hampton Loade (14 miles)
    • Varied scenery
    • Popular for long weekends
    Book the 4 day trip
  • 5 days

    Crew Green / Montford Bridge → Bewdley

    £250
    pp
    1. Day 1 · Crew Green (20 miles) or Montford Bridge (10 miles) → Shrewsbury
    2. Day 2 · Shrewsbury → Atcham (11 miles)
    3. Day 3 · Atcham → Buildwas / Ironbridge (15 miles)
    4. Day 4 · Buildwas / Ironbridge → Hampton Loade (14 miles)
    5. Day 5 · Hampton Loade → Bewdley (10 miles)
    • Camping or B&B each night
    • The complete River Severn journey
    Book the 5 day trip

What's sorted for you

  • Weekdays, May to September (weekends on request)
  • Recommended for ages 14+, under 18s share a canoe with an adult
  • Minimum 2 canoes per booking
  • Transport from secure parking to the start, and back from the finish
  • Daily check-ins, river notes, campsite info and a full briefing
  • You bring camping kit and food; we bring the canoes and the logistics

Accommodation is booked separately with the campsite, inn or holiday house.

Still can't choose?

Tell us who's coming, how long you've got and whether the dog is invited. We'll point you at the right stretch of river.

Trips from £12All kit & shuttle included
Book now