After a busy day, there’s nothing quite like getting out on the water. The Hire a Canoe Post-Work Paddle is designed to help you reset, whether you’re looking to unwind, move your body, or just spend time outside.

Five days on the water allow for old friendships to be refreshed, old bodies to be tested and strengthened, and new memories to be created.

Montford Bridge is a popular spot for accessing the River Severn by canoe, kayak to SUP. Here is everything you need to know about launching here.

Back in April, we had a lovely visit from the Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey, who got to try out our canoe hire experience. While he didn’t arrive on a canoe (we’re working on it), his visit to Shrewsbury allowed us to share the power of outdoor learning and adventure with him. Talking nature and…

Saturday 28th May. Free training on how to use a throwline and how to rescue someone from the river.

Come and collect as much litter from the river around Shrewsbury town centre as you can!

This month, some of our team are taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Run 56 Miles in February Challenge.

Hire a Canoe is a British Canoeing Delivery Partner at Silver Level, read more here to find out why we have joined this voluntary scheme

Come and collect as much litter from the river around Shrewsbury town centre as you can!

We were thrilled to read this write-up last summer, link to the full article here.

There is no right or wrong way to do camping food. If you prioritise pack size over all else then dehydrated meals and food bars are for you; if you love to cook over an open fire then by all means bring your grills, pots and tripods! Here is our suggestion for an easy middle…

English Tourism Week 22-31 May 2021 VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week campaign celebrates our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector, showcasing the quality, range and value of English tourism. Considering most of us will be holidaying within the UK this year, English tourism is more relevant right now than ever! Shropshire and Worcestershire are fantastic locations for…

In June 2020, Hire a Canoe Ltd acquired the Industry Standard mark to demonstrate that the company has followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, has a Risk Assessment in place and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.

Shropshire Outdoor Show, Whittington Castle Saturday 29th May & Sunday 30th May We will be at the Shropshire Outdoor Show this Bank Holiday Weekend offering visitors the chance to see Whittington Castle from a canoe for just £6 per boat for 15 minutes. Click here to book How does it work? This experience is open…

Get ready for SUP season! Pre-Season SUP Skills Day: Sunday 30th May – Click here to book! Learn to paddle board or improve your skills! Join us for a 2-hour SUP session in Shrewsbury with a qualified instructor. All sessions £36pp, all equipment included. Choose your session: 09:30 – Beginners: never been on a paddle…

Our first Doggy Paddle evening for 2021 is now available to book! Meet us in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, at 6pm on Wednesday 26th May for 2 hours on the water and some dog socialising. £30 per canoe. Each canoe is suitable for two or three people plus a dog (or maybe two!). Click here to book…

Are you up to the challenge? Throughout the 2021 canoe season we will be running a fundraising challenge for West Mercia Search and Rescue. A team from West Mercia SAR will be setting a time to beat in the coming weeks have set a time to beat—and an impressive one at that! Matty Taylor –…

New Plastic Paddlers event just launched! We will be organising a litter pick of the Shrewsbury Town Loop on Tuesday 27 April 2021, starting at 6pm from Frankwell, Shrewsbury. Click here to book your canoe Come and collect as much litter from the river around Shrewsbury town centre as you can! We will provide the…