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๐ Racquety, Wales
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Best for families wanting a gentle, well-run paddle down the River Wye, with wildlife to spot, a lift back to the start and dogs welcome in the canoe.
๐ Funzaroo Verdict
The real draw is a team that makes a day on the Wye feel easy and safe, quick to paddle out when a canoe tips and happy to coach nervous dogs along five miles of river. Families get a gentle half-day adventure with wildlife, a lift back to the start and a pub or sunny terrace at the finish. Capsizing is part of the fun, so pack for a soaking.
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Suz Lambert
3 months ago
โAn exhilarating experience, professionally run by a friendly team. Nothing was too much trouble. We booked just the night before for four people and two dogs at the last minute for a birthday outing. Rob was reassuring and an expert handler of my older dog and younger puppy, helping us navigate them 5 miles along the Wye. The ride back to Hay in the van was another unexpectedly fun experience as our driver was so friendly and interesting to chat to. Thank you all! We had a great time and highly recommend this trip to others looking for a fun half day outing in Wye.โ
Seth Parkside
3 months ago
โWe were completely entertained by this trip down the river Wye, The staff were amazing and gave the best briefs making the afternoon excursion a treat in our day. We camped very close so an easy walk and the end of the trip held a lovely bridge Pub where we had a lovely shandy or two and food on completion, what a treat! We were a group of 10-12 and would highly recommend "Want to Canoe" if you are thinking of a great afternoon or days adventure down the river Wye!!โ
andrea newton
2 months ago
โFantastic from start to finish! A lovely welcome from the team before setting off down the river where we saw herons, kingfisher, swans, geese. We were greeted at the end of the route, and taken back to the start point โฆ. after a little refreshment sat in the sun at Casa. Very friendly, professional and organised company. Thank you Want to Canoe!โ
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Overview
A half-day on the River Wye with a team that handles the nervous bits for you, from the briefing before you push off to the five-mile paddle past riverbank wildlife. Canoes take dogs as well as people, there's a lift back to the start at the finish, and a pub or sunny terrace waits for you once you're off the water. Last-minute bookings for groups are often no trouble.






