Kayak 12-Mile Trip
⌛ Duration: 3‑5 hours
👪 Ages 13+
🚐 Free minibus transport
🕙 Start times: 10:00 to 11:00
Set out from Montford Bridge to The Quarry and this 12 mile kayak trip. Kayak the River Severn as it meanders downstream through the beautiful Shrewsbury countryside surrounded by native woodland, hills and a stunning array of wildlife.
£50
Per kayak
Book NowInclusive of VAT. An additional 5% online booking fee is charged by our booking system provider.
What to expect on the day
Your day starts when one of our friendly team members meets you at Frankwell Car Park in Shrewsbury, where you’ll spot our bright yellow minibus — hard to miss! From there, we’ll drive you to our riverside kayak hire centre at Montford Bridge, the launch point for your day on the water.
Once at our Montford Bridge launch point, we’ll get you kitted out with everything you need for a safe and enjoyable trip. You’ll receive your buoyancy aid, paddle, and any other essential equipment, all included in the price of your hire. We’ll introduce you to your kayak, walk you through the planned route, and deliver a safety briefing, ensuring you feel confident and prepared before setting off.
Then it’s time to hit the river and let the adventure begin!
About this route
Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury is a great route for kayakers looking for an all-day river trip. This section of the River Severn has a couple of easy-to-navigate, faster-flowing sections mixed with an ever-changing view of rolling hills, forests and large country estates to keep the route exciting. You will be kayaking with the current downstream into the heart of Shrewsbury.
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife along this route, from fish jumping out of the water, to buzzards, herons, swans and even kingfishers. The lucky few may even be graced with the presence of an otter or two!
Bringing the kids?
Ages 13 and Up:
Children aged 13 and above are welcome to join the kayak river day trip, as long as they’re accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). The child will have their own kayak, as long as an adult (18+) is in a kayak or canoe alongside them. Our Montford Bridge to The Quarry river day trip is a great way to enjoy time with your family in the outdoors.
Please note: For safety, you can not solo kayak; you will either need to book an additional kayak or canoe.
What's included?
Your booking includes:
- A kayak
- A kayak paddle
- Buoyancy aids (we have a range of sizes for children and adults)
- Free minibus transport from Frankwell car park to Montford Bridge
- Safety briefing
We have graded all of the routes and trips we offer across our various locations on a scale of 1 to 5 (from easy to moderately difficult).
This trip is suitable for beginners and is rated 2/5 because you will be required to negotiate a section of tree-lined, faster-moving water.
Prior kayaking experience is not required. You will be given a safety brief and made aware of what to look out for along the route.
If you are a confident swimmer, a generally competent person when it comes to learning new things and good at following instructions, then you will manage just fine!
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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
From
£75
Canoe hire from The Quarry, Shrewsbury's town centre park. £25 for 1 hour or £40 per canoe for 2 hours or £50 for 3 hours. Meet us in The Quarry at the foot of the Porthill Bridge and explore the River Severn as it loops around the town.
