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Five Days on the Severn: 86 Miles of Canoe, Camp and Gorge
A self-guided, five-day canoe expedition on the River Severn — this guide pulls together the route, logistics and kit notes you need to plan the 5 Day Canoe Adventure (ages 14+).
Five Days on the Severn: 86 Miles of Canoe, Camp and Gorge.
Over five days you’ll paddle a varied stretch of the River Severn on a self-guided voyage that packs long days on the water, nights under canvas and changing riverside scenery into a single itinerary. The route covers a substantial distance and is designed for paddlers with basic canoe experience who can manage consecutive days of paddling.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An 86‑mile river journey across five days
This is a full-length canoe expedition covering the length of the advertised trip, designed to deliver long days on the water, varied river character and a sustained paddling challenge over five consecutive days.
Camping and the self-guided rhythm
Expect a mix of wild camping and B&B options at overnight stops; the itinerary allows paddlers to camp or stay ashore each night while managing their own group’s pace and logistics.
Historic upper-river sections and market towns
The route threads historic river stretches, open countryside and market towns, offering consecutive days of changing scenery from rural crossings to more mature river valleys.
What the day feels like
What the five-day paddle feels like
The trip unfolds as a series of river days punctuated by short landings: launch after a safety briefing, settle into a daily rhythm of paddling and portaging where required, then find camp or a local B&B at dusk. Physical pacing is steady — days vary in mileage but require comfort with consecutive days on the water and covering longer distances.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Canoes, paddles and buoyancy aids; a 60‑litre dry bag per person plus additional boat storage; portage trolley; electronic maps and a detailed River Severn guide; a full safety and route briefing at the start and daily check-ins from the operator.
Park and leave your vehicle and overnight kit at the Unicorn Inn using the operator’s secure long-stay parking. The operator arranges transport to your chosen start point at Crew Green or Montford Bridge and meets you at the river.
Accommodation and food are not included. Camping and B&B options exist at every overnight stop and must be booked by participants in advance.
The published price is £250 per person with a minimum booking of two canoes / four people. For comfort, a maximum of two people per canoe is recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this a guided trip?
No. This is a self-guided canoe trip; you receive a full safety and route briefing at the start and the operator provides daily check-ins, but you paddle and manage nights as a self-reliant group.
What equipment is provided?
Canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, a 60‑litre dry bag per person plus additional boat storage, and a portage trolley are provided; electronic maps and a detailed River Severn guide are included.
Are there age or experience requirements?
The trip is suitable for ages 14 and up and is best for paddlers with basic canoeing experience who are comfortable paddling on consecutive days and covering longer distances.
What should we arrange ourselves?
Accommodation and food are not included and must be organised by participants; camping and B&B options are available at every overnight stop.
What about difficult river features or portages?
Some sections require portaging (a portage trolley is provided). After Ironbridge there is a Grade 2 rapid at Jackfield that the operator recommends portaging around.
How do we handle parking and getting to the start?
You park your vehicle and overnight kit at the Unicorn Inn using secure long-stay parking; the operator arranges transport for your group to your chosen start point and meets you at the river.