About Hire a Canoe

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Corporate / Large groups

We can take group sizes up to 100 people!

Corporate / Large Groups
Suitable for families

Our age restrictions are to keep you safe and ensure maximum enjoyment for each member of your group. For families with younger kids we can turn two canoes into a rafted canoe for extra safety

Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury
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Dog friendly

Dogs are welcome in our canoes and minibuses. If you are feeling really brave you can even take them on a paddle board!

Shrewsbury Paddle Board (SUP) Hire
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Litter picking

We organise litter picks of the River Severn so our "Plastic Paddlers" can do their bit for the environment and keep the river a lovely place to be for everyone

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Fun, safe & friendly canoe hire

Hire a Canoe on the River Severn in Shropshire, based in Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury.
We do canoe, kayak and SUP hire as well as training and coaching.
Our canoeing is dog-friendly, we offer several activities suitable for families with kids and can cater for large groups: corporate, stag and hen, schools, DofE providers...
You can go canoeing, kayaking or paddle boarding with us for anything from one hour to several days.
Most of our hire options on the River Severn are unguided or self-guided due to the calm nature of the sections of river on which we operate.
We have lots of options across our sites to suit beginners, those looking for an adventure all the way up to keen paddlers looking to become a canoe coach!

Our Best Sellers

Montford Bridge to The Quarry (12 miles)
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Montford Bridge to The Quarry (12 miles)
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Park at Frankwell Car Park and we will drive you upstream to Montford Bridge where you will begin your trip. Enjoy canoeing and kayaking 12 miles downstream through the beautiful Shropshire countryside, surrounded by woodland and a stunning array of wildlife.

The Quarry Park Canoe Hire
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The Quarry Park Canoe Hire
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Discover canoe hire in Shrewsbury from the beautiful Quarry Park in the heart of the town centre. Our easy, scenic canoe rentals let you explore the iconic River Severn as it meanders around Shrewsbury. Perfect for families, couples, beginners, and anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful canoe trip.

Shorter and Longer Options

The Quarry Park Canoe Hire
From £30
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The Quarry Park Canoe Hire
609 Reviews

Discover canoe hire in Shrewsbury from the beautiful Quarry Park in the heart of the town centre. Our easy, scenic canoe rentals let you explore the iconic River Severn as it meanders around Shrewsbury. Perfect for families, couples, beginners, and anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful canoe trip.

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

Overnight Off-Grid Adventure
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Overnight Off-Grid Adventure
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Escape to the river, stopping off at your own private off-grid camping area with a luxury bell tent

Hire a Canoe on the River Severn in Shropshire

See Shropshire from the water on one of our canoe hire trips. Several routes to choose from, all with free minibus transport to the launch point.
We cover the area around Shrewsbury

If you are looking for outdoor activities to do in Shropshire at the weekend, school holidays or if you are enjoying a holiday or staycation in the area, how about going canoeing on the River Severn? Also corporate groups are welcome (up to 100 persons).

Hire a Canoe Shrewsbury offers canoe hire in and around Shrewsbury, Montford Bridge.


Recently booked

Crew Green to Montford Bridge Day Trip (10 miles)
From £45
Crew Green to Montford Bridge Day Trip (10 miles)

Park at Montford Bridge, we shuttle you upstream to Crew Green. Then you can enjoy canoeing or kayaking ten easy miles back through tranquil border country, from the Vyrnwy confluence, with views to Rodney’s Pillar, and finishing under Thomas Telford’s historic Montford Bridge.

Evening Paddle
From £25
Evening Paddle

Our Thursday evening paddle is the perfect way to round off your day and unwind. Spend time with your friends and family on the water, gently paddling along one of Shropshire’s most scenic stretches of river.

Kayak Montford Bridge to The Quarry (12 miles)
From £50
Kayak Montford Bridge to The Quarry (12 miles)

Enjoy a kayaking along a 12-mile stretch of the River Severn from Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury.