SHREWSBURY
CANOE, KAYAK AND PADDLE BOARD HIRE
RE-OPENING MARCH 2021
We are proud to announce we have teamed up with Shrewsburys finest Canoe, Kayak and Paddle board Hire Company, Hire a Canoe.
Based at Montford Bridge, Hire a Canoe offer fantastic rental packages and the friendly, trained staff are on hand to bring out the adventurer in you.
The site offers a fantastic riverside location and picnic area – Be sure to checkout the Paddle ‘n’ Pizza evenings, on Friday and Saturdays.
One thing is guaranteed, you will leave here with a smile on your face.
RIVER TRIP
Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury
12 miles – 4 -5 hours
Setting out from the historic Montford Bridge near Shrewsbury you meander downstream through the beautiful English countryside surrounded by native woodland, hills and a stunning array of wildlife.
This route is suitable for beginners with a couple of gentle yet easy to navigate faster-flowing sections mixed with islands and stream inlets to keep the route exciting. Bring along a picnic lunch for this 5-hour adventure and enjoy your lunch floating through the countryside or pulled up along one of the stopping points en route.
You will be paddling with the current downstream into the heart of Shrewsbury.
COST
£30 PER ADULT
£15 PER UNDER-16s
PADDLE BOARD LESSONS
Join one of our super friendly and enthuisiastic instructors for a 2 hour fun and games session at Frankwell.
Want to learn the basics, technical info or simply just have a hell of a laugh then this is for you.
From paddling in a straight line to wheelies or a head stand on the board we have it covered.
We supply fresh, clean and new equipment including:
- Your paddle board
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid(optional when wearing leash for adults)
- Wetsuit (either 3mm or 5mm)
- Helmet (optional for adults)
- Leash.
COST
£30 PER PERSON
PADDLE ABOUT
Shrewsbury afternoon 2 hour paddle about
Hire a Canoe for 2 hours in Shrewsbury and explore the beautiful medevil town centre with views of the castle, Shrewsbury school and the Welsh bridge.
Bookings are restricted to…
socially distant time slots
same social groups only with strict social distancing if not from the same house hold
How does it work?
We meet you at Frankwell canoe slip with your equipment and provide you with a introduction to your boat and the area you can explore. You end where you begin.
COST
2 SEAT CANOE - £20
3 SEAT CANOE - £30
SINGLE KAYAK - £15
DOUBLE KAYAK - £20
PADDLE BOARD - £15
PADDLE 'N' PIZZA
Hire a Canoe, Kayak or Paddle Board for 2 hours at Sunset on Friday or Saturday evening followed by a beautifully cooked wood fired pizza by the river.
This coming weekend at Montford Bridge from 5 – 9pm
Bookings are restricted to…
socially distant time slots
Social distancing and grouping rules followed.
How does it work?
You meet us at Montford bridge where we provide you with all of the relevant safety equipment, we then show you how to use your chosen boat. Then you head off for 2 hours to explore the beautiful stretch of river above Montford Bridge before landing back at the point you started.
Pizzas are ready 2 hours after your booked slot.
COST
£10 PER PERSON
PIZZA COST DEPENDS UPON TOPPING
CALL 01743 588310
OR
Bookings Are Currently Closed



HOW TO FIND HIRE A CANOE
Hire a Canoe Ltd
The Wingfield Caravan Park,
Montford Bridge
Shrewsbury
SY4 1EB
Please note that the post code on a lot
of sat-navs will take you to the picnic
site and café and not us, please check
you are heading to the Wingfield Arms