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Canoeing Hoarwithy to Symonds Yat (West) with the Canoe Hire Company.
Travel time by river : 2 Days, with suggested camp sites and stop off points Journey Overview The Hoarwithy to Symonds Yat route appeals to those who want to make a memorable journey at there own pace. Mileage wise per day the route runs at a leisurely pace with stop off time. Passing some Historic sights whilst having fun on the river observing the countryside, wildlife and scenery - where you'll wish to have your camera to capture a truly unique view of England. Multi Day Trips Price List
Day 1
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 2 From the public launch below The Riverside Inn the river weaves and passes the 13th century castle on the right bank and flows beneath Wilton bridge (White Lion Pub on right bank) Why not plan your trip so you stop for a bite to eat or picnic. Facilites - Car park - Picnic Area - Pub/Eating house The Inn on the Wye is situated through the car park entrance and 200 meters to the left where good food is served and has a lovely terrace garden. Contact number 01600 890872. Approximately 1 mile on your left you pass a water pumping station with flood lights set in the walls. Not much to look at but a signpost your now starting the long right hand bend taking in all the sites and sounds of the Wye. Approximately 1.75 miles you come to Lower Lydbrook can't miss this stop as there's an Island in the center of the river. You must take the left hand channel around the island. To the left you'll see the landing point below the steps leading up to the Picnic Area also The Courtfield Arms Pub / eating house and well used by canoeists with paddles and buoyancy aids in tow. is situated up the steps and 200 meters to your left. Approximately 0.5 mile on the right bank you pass the Youth Hostel and church at Welsh Bickmoor with Indian wig wams set in the grounds, you'll soon paddle under a disused railway bridge now a footbridge. A good signpost is Huntsham Bridge which is constructed of Green Metal when passing underneath you've 1 mile to paddle to Symonds Yat West. You may see pleasure cruisers carrying people up and down the river. As you approach the Amusement Park, look out for yellow sign saying Ross-on-Wye Canoe Hire, on the right hand bank.
Multi Day Trips Timetable Leaving pick up point at 11.00hrs - Collect as arranged prior to departure. Times are approximate times and during peak periods whilst every effort on our behalf is made to keep to them. Delays can unfortunately occur. Arrive 20 minutes before leaving time to fill in paperwork and be fitted with Buoyancy aids. Local Information to our Centre : Symonds Yat West Riverside View Camp Site Sterretts - Caravan and Camping Site Pubs/Eating houses The Old Court
Hotel - Tel no 01600 890367 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. |
From
here it's off again, 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
Approximately 4.5 miles as your leisurely paddling
down stream look out for Goodrich Castle an impressive Norman fortification
set against the skyline on the right. Your now nearing Kerne Bridge
as you pass under the bridge get the front person to look out for the
landing stage which is set back approximately 800 meters on the left.
Now your starting one of the most picturesque stretches of water and countryside
offering so much to take in. The river twists and turns at a leisurely
pace around Coppit Hill. Wild Deer can sometimes be seen foraging for
food by the woods.
The Forge Hammer
pub
Approximately
2 miles on and your passing directly under the 500 high limestone Yat
Rock which is famous as a 
Look
out for Riverside View Camp Site on the right bank and proceed past
the first landing stage.