Hampton Loade to Bewdley Canoe Hire on the River Severn
Duration: 3-4 hours
Ages 7+ (see age restrictions)
Free minibus transport
Start time: 10:30 or 12:00
8-mile canoe hire trip on the River Severn with time to stop off in Arley along the way. Enjoy some faster flowing areas and varied scenery as the river meanders alongside the path of the historic Severn Valley Railway steam trains.
About this route
Enjoy some faster-flowing areas as the River Severn criss-crosses and runs alongside the historic Severn Valley steam railway.
You will pass the village of Arley during your canoe trip and you are welcome to get out of your canoe for refreshments at Arley Riverside Tearooms on the left side of the river or walk uphill on the right side of the river to visit The Harbour Inn.
Book NowWho is it suitable for?
At low water levels this canoe hire route has some slightly more technical sections, meaning you must be confident you can steer a canoe and swim in moving water in the unlikely event of a capsize.
This trip is suitable for beginners so long as you are a confident swimmer and you listen carefully to the instructions during your safety brief!
Due to the nature of the River Severn on this section, we have set age restrictions, please scroll down to read these if you are wanting to go canoeing with children.
Free minibus transport
So if it’s a one-way trip, how do I get back to my car?
We offer free transport from Bewdley to Hampton Loade at the start of your trip.
Everything is included in the price. Starting at just £25 per person, our canoe hire trips are the best value you will find on the River Severn!
Book NowWhat to expect
Meet us at our base at Bewdley Rowing Club — look for the big yellow minibus and trailer full of yellow canoes!
From there, we will drive you to the canoe launch point in Hampton Loade where you will be given kit, a safety brief and an introduction on how to paddle your canoe.
We will make sure you are feeling safe and comfortable in your canoe on the river and then you will be free to paddle the 8 miles downstream to Bewdley at your own pace.
You will be provided with paddles, buoyancy aids, waterproof barrel and a safety brief.
Bringing the kids?
Under-10s: the minimum age for this trip is 7 years old. To paddle this route with 7-10 year olds, you will need to be in a Rafted Canoe.
Under-13s: kids aged 10-13 will need to be accompanied by two adults and sit in the middle seat of a 3-seat canoe.
Ages 13+ can paddle at the front of a 2-seat canoe with a responsible adult.
Book NowWhat is a rafted canoe?
A Rafted Canoe is where we secure two canoes together side-by-side to create a craft that cannot be capsized. This requires a minimum of two adults at the back of the boat to steer and propel the Rafted Canoe. In front of the two adults you can seat up to two young children (7+) and, in front of them, a further two teenagers or adults.
When booking, please select your choice of 2-seat or 3-seat canoes (at least two!) and then add the Rafted Canoe option.
Not quite what you're looking for?
If these age restrictions mean that this option is currently unsuitable for your group, why not take a look at our Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury canoe hire trip or our Paddle About sessions at our other site in Shrewsbury?
At this location we have canoe trips suitable for slightly different age ranges as the character of the River Severn is different in the section upstream of Shrewsbury.
Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury River TripCanoe hire on the River Severn between Bridgnorth & Bewdley
Hire a Canoe Bewdley covers the River Severn from Bridgnorth to Bewdley with canoe hire trips starting in Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade and Arley.
Our Bridgnorth canoe hire trip takes you through the Severn Valley in the section of the River Severn downstream of Ironbridge and Coalport. Canoeing in Shropshire is a great way to enjoy the countryside from a different perspective.
We offer Shropshire canoe hire from our Bewdley and Shrewsbury canoe hire centres.
At our Bewdley canoe hire centre you can experience canoeing in Shropshire and canoeing in Worcestershire on the same day! Our Bridgnorth canoeing trip and our Hampton Loade canoeing trip both cross the Shropshire border on your way back down to Bewdley.