Multi-day canoe hire on the River Severn

The Uk's Longest River!

We offer any length of Multi-day canoe hire to suit your plans on the River Severn 

River Severn multi day canoe hire route ideas 

At Curious Otter we want to offer you the very best experience with all of our adventures and with our River Severn Multi Day canoe hire service we believe that the right support along the way can really help maximise your experience whether that be just a helping hand around a portage, pre setting a dry area on a rainy day or offering expert guiding and photography through the rapids. Its the small parts of an expedition o really help create to best experience. 

Route Ideas 

2 day trip 

Starting out on the River Vrynwy with an epic view of Rodneys pillar and the Briedden Hills as you meander your way towards the confluence of the River Severn and then towards camp at Montford Bridge

On day two the land scape changes as you head into a much more wooded section of the river 

This trip is ideal for a quick weekend away and the feeling of a true escape into the Shropshire wilderness. 

cost: £100 per person (camping costs not included) 

minimum booking 4 people 

Transport included 

3 day wild camp trip 

We will meet you at Buckley farm campsite the night before your expedition and provide you with all of the equipment you need and offer an introduction to how to use your canoe and a chat about the route ahead 

On day one you will explore the upper river severn as it meanders its way through the flood plains and under the historic Montford Bridge and eventually stopping at the Long Horn cattle farm where we can arrange for some beautiful steaks for you to cook on the fire as you enjoy some true peace and tranquility. 

On Day 2 you will head down and into Shrewsbury where you can explore some amazing medieval history as well as the birthplace of Charles Darwin too! at about Lunch time you will arrive at Shrewsbury Weir where one of our team will be present to help you portage around and re enter below where you can then float downstream towards Atcham with some epic views of Haughmond hill before pitching up on a beautiful riverside field at Atcham where you can choose either camp cooking or the pub across the road. 

On day three its worth getting an early start as you head down into the stunning Iron Bridge gorge section, as the day progresses the water starts to speed up a little and you get to see both the Wrekin and the historic Iron Bridge where one of our team will meet you and guide you safely through the Grade 2 Jackfields rapids before finishing at a pub just below for a post paddle drink and then return transport back to your vehicles. 

cost: £180 per person inclusive of camping and return transport costs. 

Minimum booking: 4 people 

The Full 129!

Start your adventure at Pool quay and head the full 129 miles of the River Severn by canoe to Gloucester docks 

 

Price: £250 per person (camping not included) 

Return transport included 

Minimum booking: 4 people 

We don't have set dates for our multi day trips, you can choose a date to suit you. You can either choose from the pre made ideas or create a route of your choosing. Email or call us to discuss your specific group requirements and we will help create your perfect multi day canoe adventure on the River Severn. 

For multi day trips our minimum booking is normally 4 people and maximum is normally 28 however if you have a different group size please contact us and we will do our best to make it work. 

 

What equipment is provided?

With every hire we provide...

- Canoe 

- Paddles (including a spare per group) 

- Buoyancy aid per person 

- Dry Barrel per person 

 

Transport & Parking

We include transport back to your vehicle with every trip and advice on where is good to park for the duration of your expediton 

Can we stay in B&B's?

Yes, we have a netwrok of bed and breakfasts we can reccomend that are riverside and can provide a suitable cable & padlock to leave your boats securely overnight 

Don't see a route you like? Here's our route planning advice.

Planning the right route for your canoe expedition can feel like a fine art especially on the River Severn where camping locations can seem either difficult to find or few and far between, so, we have built the Wild Otter app to help you plan stops, pubs, shops and see features on the river. 

We are happy to have phone calls, zoom meetings and as many emails as you need prior to your trip to ensure you are confident you have everything in place.

Transport & parking included 

Included in your hire fee is full minibus transport for people and equipment no matter how far you go. 

Secure parking for the duration of your expedition is also included, typically we meet you at one of our locations depending where you are planning to start from and transport you to the start and at the end simply return you to your vehicle. 

Worried about forgetting something? We have plenty of experience with forgetting things and will meet you along the way with what ever it is you need.

We believe that the knowledge you are supported leads to a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Expedition Support 

Along the River Severn there are a couple of areas that are a little more exciting than else where on the river, with 10 years experience on the River Severn we have seen how the right support in these locations can really make the experience special.

For Shrewsbury Weir we meet you at the weir and help you with the lift out and carry round to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. 

For Jackfields rapids our highly qualified & experienced instructors meet you and guide you through if you wish to run them providing helmets, expert guiding, photos and rescue cover if needed. 

Our team is on call 24 hours a day when you book this experience with us meaning we can assist with advice or if needed a pick up service.