Canoe Hire in Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Canoe Hire At The Quarry - Hire A Canoe

📍The Quarry, Shrewsbury
👪Ages 4+ (restrictions apply)
⌛1 hour: £30
⌛2 hour: £50
⌛3 hour: £70
✔️ All equipment included

Go canoeing for one, two or three hours on the River Severn from The Quarry in Shrewsbury. Go up or downstream and explore the river as it loops around the town.

From£30

Per 3-seat canoe

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From £30. Prices include VAT and 5% online booking fee is charged by our booking system provider.

Man and his dog in a canoe on the River Severn - Hire A Canoe

What to expect on the day

On the day, you will meet our team at the Quarry Park in Shrewsbury. From there, we will provide you with a safety breifing adn get you kitted out. You will have the choice of canoeing up or downstream. We recommend going upstream for 2/3s of your time; that way, you can enjoy a steady paddle back with the current. This route offers a peaceful and scenic paddle through quieter stretches of the river.

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Route at a glance

Start & finish: The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury (bottom of Porthill)
Time on water: We offer 1, 2 and 3-hour canoe hire
Water grade: Grade I, gentle current; a few shallow spots in low water.

Highlights:

  1. The Quarry Park and The Dingle: If you head downstream, you will canoe past Shrewsbury’s historic 29-acre parkland. With views of The Dingle, a beautifully landscaped sunken garden designed by Percy Thrower.
  2. Welsh Bridge: One of Shrewsbury’s historic river crossings, linking Frankwell to the town centre and forming a part of the scenic riverside route.
  3. English Bridge: Another beautiful, old stone arch bridge. Originally completed in 1774 and later rebuilt in 1925 using its original masonry.
  4. Wildlife along the riverbanks: Head out of Shrewsbury town centre into the beautiful Shropshire countryside, where you’re more likely to spot local wildlife. In spring, keep an eye out for lambs in the riverside fields, and in the summer months, you might spot cows relaxing on the riverbanks or even on the sandy river beaches.

What's included?

• Canoe, paddles, buoyancy aids, and a dry barrel for your snacks/phones.
• Safety briefing & route notes at the launch.
Please bring with you: quick dry layers, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, sun cream and water. (Dogs welcome on canoes — We don’t provide dog buoyancy aids)

Dad and daughter in a canoe on the River Severn - Hire A Canoe

Bringing the kids?

Ages 4 and Up:
Our hourly canoe hire is open to adventurers aged 4 and older. Children aged 4 and above are welcome to join the journey as long as they’re accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). The child will sit at the front of the 2-person canoe. It’s a fantastic way for families to explore the outdoors together and create unforgettable memories on the water.

And yes, your four-legged friends are more than welcome too! We love dogs and are happy for them to join you on the trip at no extra cost. (Dogs welcome on canoes — We don’t provide dog buoyancy aids)

Please note: For safety and balance, each canoe must have a minimum of two people.

Who is this trip perfect for:

  • First-timers and families who want to give canoeing a go.
  • Couples and groups who wish to try something new.
  • People who want to explore the array of wildlife that lives along the River Severn. From herons, swans and kingfishers, the sightings are endless!

Safety and river levels

This is a Grade I touring section, but the River Severn can rise quickly after rain. We monitor Environment Agency gauges at Montford Bridge to ensure activities are safe to run.

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See what our customers have said

- Lisa B., Tripadvisor

Stacy B
Great little evening adventure

Thoroughly enjoyed our little trip down the river. We did the hour and that was just enough for us. Was a brilliant evening. Thank you very much

Ellen B
Lots of fun!

We decided to book this very last minute whilst on honeymoon in Shropshire. We are so glad we did! It was very easy to book a time slot online, and good value for money to get 2 hours on the water. The leader made us feel at ease and ensured we had fun with no stress or worry. We got in the water and were able to explore up and down stream of Shrewsbury which was beautiful. We loved it! Thank you!

Liz M
Fantastic canoe trip on the River Severn

Excellent outfit with great boats and brilliant staff. Our trip was expertly organised, which made it fun and easy. The staff are relaxed and fun and made sure that we had fun too!
We also watched part of a paddle boarding group lesson/trip they were doing which looked amazing. Next time!
I would definitely recommend this fabulous experience.

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