Canoeing Symonds Yat (west) to Redbrook (near Monmouth) with the Canoe Hire Company.

Distance approximately : 7.5 miles

Travel time by river : 1/2 Day (Time Canoeing : Up to 4 hours)

Journey Overview

Canoeing straight off from our centre at Symonds Yat (West), ending at Redbrook where you can have a drink or bite to eat, at the Boat Inn whilst waiting to be picked up by us and transported back to your car. Fancy the challenge of shooting through the rapids, manouvering through the shallows, whilst taking in the wonderful scenery and wildlife.

There are many excellent natural stopping points, to enjoy a break or a picnic on your canoe journey, be sure to bring your own food and drink if you would like to do so.

Symonds Yat (west) to Redbrook Price List

• £20.00 per 2 man canoe
• £25.00 per 3 man canoe
• £30.00 per 4 man canoe
• Leaving point, Ross on Wye Canoe Hire Symonds Yat west. (Car Park charge £2.00 per day.)
• Transportation Fees - collect from Redbrook, £10.00 for the 1st canoe, then + £3.00 for each additional canoe in group
• Price includes Canoes, Paddles, Bouyancy Aids and Dry Sacks.

Journey Details

1/2 Day
Journey : Symonds Yat (west) to Redbrook
Days Canoing Distance : 7.5 miles

You paddle downstream through the scenic valley where the river runs between Symonds Yat West on your right and Symonds Yat East on your left.

Passing by The Old Ferry Inn on your right and The Saraceans Head on your left.

After approximately 1.5 miles you get the thrill of riding through the Grade 2 rapids. A great experience.

With the excitement over you can now sit back and enjoy the scenery at your own pace. On your right is the Biblings campsite (used by authorized groups only) you drift under the Narrow suspension bridge used as a footpath.

Approximately 1.75 miles further on and you are at Hadnock Island pass on the left side as not so weedy. Now the river winds and runs parallel with the A40 for a short distance and the small bustling market town of Monmouth nestles on the right bank. Monmouth town cannot be seen from the river.

Landing stage on the right bank immediately past Monmouth Rowing Club.

Continuing on, you meander under a main bridge, approximately 0.5 mile later and the River Monnow joins the Wye from the right. You now have to manoeuvre around the rocky shallows. Something a bit different.

Approximately 1.5 miles on and you are nearing your destination point at Redbrook.

Look out for your landing point on the left of River just under the Bridge. Walk back over the bridge to The Boat Inn: Phone - 01600 712615 where you can sit have a drink or bite to eat whilst discussing your journey.

Half Day Trip Timetable

Half Day trips from Symonds Yat (west).

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 our Centre : Symonds Yat West

Symonds Yat (west) Car Park
Viewable on our map - parking is £2.00 per day.

Riverside View Camp Site
Facilites - Showers, Toilets, Electricity,
Situated on the river bank by the church. Tel no 01600 890672

Sterretts - Caravan and Camping Site
Facilites - Showers, Toilets,
Situated within walking distance of River Tel no 01600 890886

Pubs/Eating houses

The Old Court Hotel - Tel no 01600 890367
The Old Ferry Inn - Tel no 01600 890232
The Wye Knot Inn - Tel no 01600890501
The Boat Inn - Redbrook - Tel no 01600712615
All the above serve good food and are situated within the village.

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.