Penpont Canoeing Spring 2023 - Glasbury to Whitney

This is a great canoe trip down the river Wye . Surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife.

This is for a full day and will cost £40 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).

This event will take place whatever the weather (as long as the river is open for watercraft) !

If this event is full but you would like to come, please sign up on the wait list as there may be a little flexibility with numbers on the day. 

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 café and garage shop at 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. 

Participation statement

As with any exciting activity of this type there are some risks.  All those attending the event must be aware of the centre's own terms and conditions of participation and abide by them (you will likely be requested to sign up to this on the day), along with any instructions given by the centre's staff. (We will be briefed by a member of centre staff prior to setting off.) for more info see https://www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk/safety

Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not necessarily qualified, do not need to be qualified, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as ‘technical experts’ but are amateur with experience and who are happy to impart their knowledge. Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.

Everyone must take responsibility for their own safety while participating in events.

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete a Participation Statement, here, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend. 

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.

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