Penpont Canoeing 2026 - Glasbury to Whitney
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This is a great canoe trip down the river Wye.
The canoeing is for a full day and will cost £45 paid to the canoe centre on the day.
Please note by signing up to this event you are committing to paying the fee (as we need to commit to the canoe centre). If you do not turn up you may be asked to pay for your canoe anyway!
If this event is full but you are camping at Penpont and you want to come then please sign up on the reserve list we may be able to increase numbers for penpont attendees.
This event is aimed at those attending the Penpont camp event. If you are not attending the camp but would like to come please sign up and confirm your attendance by messaging the event leader a week prior to the event date. (A place may not be held for you if you have not obtained confirmation from the event leader)
As well as signing up here you will need to complete the centres online health form/disclaimer (only takes a couple of mins):-
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/mjvg4tugrr7udphg4v8zxr/web/?auto_tag=fh_id_220245491
This event will take place whatever the weather (as long as the river is open for watercraft) !
This will involve a drive to the canoe centre, approximately five hours of paddling down the river (this is relatively easy as we are going with the flow of the water), a visit to a nice riverside pub at the end before returning to the campsite.
The canoes are open Indian style ones. A water tight barrel is provided to keep things dry in the event of capsizing. Whilst the barrel is reasonably watertight, this cannot be guaranteed so please do not bring any valuables that are incompatible with water!
Buoyancy aides are also provided.
There may be an option on the day to use a kayak if you have some previous experience and would prefer.
Please bring snacks / packed lunch / drink for the journey and for our lunch stop by the riverside.
There is a garage shop next to the canoe centre where we start from where you can purchase some supplies prior to the trip.
Don’t forget money/card to pay for the canoe trip and for a pint/food in the pub at the end.
If you have any queries / questions either message the event leader.
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What to bring
Money /card for payment.
Buoyancy aides are provided.
Canoe Kit List. Please bring the following:
Water and sun cream.
Footwear that is designed for water or that you do not mind getting wet. Ideally something that will stay on your feet! (flip flops may float off down the river!)
A change of clothing. (in case of capsize or to change into at the end (you may get a wet bum!))
Outdoor clothing suitable for the weather conditions on the day, and comfortable to canoe in. i.e. shorts and T-shirt if warm.
Waterproof jacket (and trousers if you have them) in case of rain.
Snacks / packed lunch / drink for our lunch stop by the riverside.
There is a garage shop next to the canoe centre where we start from where you can purchase some supplies prior to the trip.
Don’t forget money for a pint/food in the pub at the end.
There is a semi waterproof barrel provided in which to put your stuff in case of capsize.
Food & drink
Please bring snacks / packed lunch / drink for the journey and our lunch stop by the riverside.
There is a café at the canoe centre where we start from where you can purchase some supplies prior to the trip.
Don’t forget money for a pint/food in the pub at the end. Some people may stop for a meal in the pub at the end.