Kayak River Adventure Day

This area really is canoe country! The team from Forest Adventure have come up with a varied route for single seat kayaks - enjoyable for absolute beginners and practiced paddlers alike. They have planned out for us, one of the most scenic, most photographed, stretches of the Wye, from Kerne Bridge to Huntsmans Bridge taking in views of Symonds Yat as we go. Having allowed four and a half hours for the trip, it should be a leisurely day, the famous Kestrels might even be keeping an eye on us from high above the valley. It's a great first timers event, but will also be fun for those of you who have some experience. If you've been to one of our Canoe Skills Workshops at the pool, you'll discover that moving water adds a whole new dimension to the sport, as you try to master your boat, the currents and your technique!  Throughout the trip we will be practicing and developing technique, and using the water to help  maneuver the kayak.  All equipment is provided. 

FEEDBACK FROM THE LAST ONE…………..

● I really enjoyed the whole day. There was no pressure and it was an extremely relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a saturday. My fellow spicers were a great laugh and made the day even better.

 ● The kayak river adventure was great fun and I'm very pleased I did it.  The instructor was patient and informative and the group were a friendly bunch of people. I wasn't sure if doing this event in March may be rather cold and miserable, but in fact, while the canoeing was gentle and relaxing on the whole, we kept perfectly warm by paddling down stream. It also meant the river was quiet and the Wye valley is a beautiful location at any time of year.  I think the day was quite good value for money as you got instruction and an experienced canoeist, should anyone capsize, but my recollection is that the event is a lot more expensive now than a few years ago when I first did the same thing.