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Canoeing Hoarwithy to Ross-on-Wye with the Canoe Hire Company.
Travel time by river : 1 Day (Time Canoeing : Up to 6 hours) Journey Overview The Hoarwithy to Ross-on-Wye route is the complete escape from the hustle and bustle of life on a very quiet stretch of river. Meandering through idyllic countryside, taking you from the picturesque village of Hoarwithy which features the Italianate church which has featured in at least three films. You will pass Fawley Chapel on the left bank, the Salmon pools, Backney Common where you will go between the parapets of the demolished railway bridge. There are numerous stop off points for picnics. There are no pubs or restaurants on this route, once you depart from Hoarwithy, so be sure to bring your own food and drink for the canoe journey, with lots of lovely places to stop and enjoy your picnic! Hoarwithy To Ross-on-Wye Price List
Journey Details 1 Day
1 Mile on and the interesting Fawley chapel can be seen on the left bank. ¾ mile - How Caple - and for 2 miles you pass the Salmon Pools which are indicated with fisher mens huts on the bank. In fishing season red and green discs are fixed to the trees. Please observe discs and paddle to the green side of the river. Approximately 3 miles to Ross on Wye, camping is available with prior booking at Benhall Farm which is situated on the right bank just before you go under main A40 bridge. There are 2 canoe launches. at Ross one below the Hope and Anchor. The public launch below the Riverside. We launch and pick up from The Riverside. As you pass the rowing club on your left look out for a concrete landing stage on your left and situated just below the Hope and Anchor Inn. The 2nd (public launch) is 150 meters further on the left below - The Riverside Inn. Please remember at weekends and holiday seasons both pubs may be busy and you may have to wait for food. Both camp sites require prior booking... The White Lion Pub - situated directly on your right as you pass under Wilton bridge on the right bank. Facilities: Port-a-loo and Stand pipe (drinking water) Pub directly behind offering food and why not have a Full English breakfast before you set off on your morning paddle. - Contact - Tel no 01989 562785. Day Trip Timetable Full Day trips leaving at 10.00hrs Times are approximate, and are sometimes varied during peak periods - whilst every effort will be made to keep to them please ensure that you are clear as to what your actual meeting times are, at the time of booking. Arrive 20 minutes before leaving time to fill in paperwork and be fitted with Buoyancy aids. Local Information to Ross-on-Wye Ross-on-Wye Car
Park Discretionary discounts for mid-week group bookings Evening canoe trips by arrangement. Selected start and finish points to suit you: Time required canoeing based on ability and stamina. Please contact us for a quote or further information. |
Approximately
- 2 miles going under Sellack Suspension footbridge, approximately
- 1 mile, meandering on you come to the first of two demolished railway
bridges on the old Hereford to Gloucester line now your near Strangford.
1.5 miles on and you come to Backney Common
look out for a simple metal crosss which sits on the bank to commemorate
an act of bravery by the Rector of Brampton Abbots in 1904 who died
saving his son and daughters friend from
drowning. This is where you pass through the 2nd demolished railway
bridge and a nice photo can be shot. Picnic Area on your right immediately
before the bridge.
As
you pass under the main A 40 bridge you come back to reality with Ross
on Wye town sitting above the river looking down at you. (This is one
of the most popular postcard shots.)
Benhall
Farm