GLASBURY CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Four Days Down the Wye: A 50‑Mile Canoe Camping Expedition from Glasbury to Hoarwithy
A 4‑day, 50‑mile canoe journey along the River Wye visiting Hay‑on‑Wye and Hereford with riverside camping; this guide explains the itinerary, inclusions, and practical details.
Four Days Down the Wye: A 50‑Mile Canoe Camping Expedition from Glasbury to Hoarwithy.
Embark on a four‑day canoeing expedition on the River Wye, covering 50 miles through the Herefordshire countryside. The trip links Glasbury to Hoarwithy, passes book‑town Hay‑on‑Wye and historic Hereford, and combines long paddling days with riverside camping, swimming spots and village pubs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A continuous 50‑mile descent of the River Wye
Over four days you cover approximately 50 miles of the River Wye, moving from Glasbury downstream through Hay‑on‑Wye and Hereford before finishing at Hoarwithy. The route threads small towns, swimming spots and pastoral Herefordshire landscapes.
Riverside camps and village stops each night
Nights are spent at riverside spots and established campsites and clubs along the way, including Byecross Farm Campsite, Hereford Rowing Club and Tresseck Campsite, with village facilities and at least one riverside pub stop.
What the expedition provides
The operator supplies canoe hire, buoyancy aids, paddles, a safety briefing, and dry drums sized per craft; collection and transport back to your start point from the final destination is included.
What the day feels like
What the four days feel like
Days alternate between sustained paddling and restorative stops: a Day 1 run from Glasbury via Hay‑on‑Wye to Whitney‑on‑Wye; a Day 2 passage through orchard country to Bredwardine and Preston‑on‑Wye; a longer Day 3 paddle into Hereford on an 11‑mile stretch with no exit points; and a final Day 4 descent of about 16 miles to Hoarwithy where the trip concludes at Tresseck Campsite.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is intended for and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Includes hire of the boat, buoyancy aid, paddle, a safety briefing, and dry drums (up to three 60‑litre drums per 2‑seater canoe, up to two 60‑litre drums per 3‑seater canoe). Collection from the final destination and return transport to your cars is included.
The trip runs from Glasbury to Hoarwithy; collection from the final destination and return to the start point is provided.
The expedition is 4 days in length and covers approximately 50 miles along the River Wye.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the expedition and what distance is covered?
The trip is 4 days long and covers approximately 50 miles along the River Wye.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be aged 14 or over.
Is there a minimum party size?
Yes. Bookings require a minimum of two adults.
What equipment and services are included?
The operator provides canoe hire, buoyancy aids, paddles, a safety briefing, dry drums sized by canoe, and collection from the final destination with transport back to your cars.
Where does the trip start and finish?
The route starts in Glasbury and finishes at Hoarwithy (Tresseck Campsite), with collection and return to the start point included.
How much does the trip cost per person?
The published price is £200 per person.