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

Hire a Canoe rafted canoe for safety for family canoe hire

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

SUP hire Shrewsbury River Severn Paddleboarding

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

News, Stories & Special Events

Hire A Canoe Plastic Paddlers Litter Pick Shrewsbury Shropshire

Scouts / D of E

We can organise instructor-led activities or facilitate your expeditions with preferential rates

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Fun, safe & friendly canoe hire

Hire a Canoe on the River Severn in Shropshire & Worcestershire, based in Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, and Bewdley, near Kidderminster.
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, scouts, 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

Hampton Loade to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

From £30

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Hampton Loade to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

380 Reviews

Best-selling 8-mile canoe hire trip. Simply meet us in Bewdley, near Kidderminster, from there we will drive you to Hampton Loade and you can canoe back down via Arley

Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury River Severn Canoe Trip

From £30

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Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury River Severn Canoe Trip

380 Reviews

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

Shorter and Longer Options

Bridgnorth to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

From £30

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Bridgnorth to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

380 Reviews

Unbeatable value! Meet us in Bewdley in the morning, we will drive you upstream to Bridgnorth then you can begin your 14-mile canoe trip back to Bewdley at your own pace, stopping off along the way!

Arley to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

From £30

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Arley to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

380 Reviews

Our shortest river trip! 1.5 hour / 4-mile canoe hire trip on the River Severn. Simply meet us in Bewdley, we will drive you to Arley and you can canoe back down at your own pace

From £30

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Shrewsbury Canoe Hire

380 Reviews

Two-hour canoe hire from Shrewsbury town centre starting and finishing in Frankwell

From £24

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Shrewsbury SUP Hire

375 Reviews

Explore the beautiful town centre of Shrewsbury by stand-up paddle board (SUP) for a couple of hours, ideal for all experience levels and ages above 10 years

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 areas around Shrewsbury, Telford, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster.

Boats 'n' Burgers

From £10

New foodie canoeing event at Montford Bridge. Every other Friday afternoon/evening in July and August. Canoe/kayak/SUP hire and a chef cooking burgers on the field!

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Solo Paddler Evenings

From £15

Wednesdays from 5:30pm. Two-hour kayak or paddle board hire session from Frankwell, Shrewsbury.

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2-Night Off-Grid Adventure

From £186

Escape to the river for three days, stopping off at your own private off-grid camping areas with a luxury bell tent

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Doggy Paddle Evening

From £30

Meet us in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, at 6pm for 2 hours on the water and some dog socialising!

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Foundation Safety & Rescue Training (FSRT)

From £84

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training (FSRT): July, September & October 2021 dates available to book now

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Bridgnorth to Bewdley River Severn Canoe Trip

From £30

Unbeatable value! Meet us in Bewdley in the morning, we will drive you upstream to Bridgnorth then you can begin your 14-mile canoe trip back to Bewdley at your own pace, stopping off along the way!

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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?

Hire a Canoe Bewdley and Hire a Canoe Shrewsbury offer canoe hire in Shropshire around Shrewsbury and further down the river in Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade, Arley and Bewdley.