River Canoe trips- Pub stop - Steam train return.

Our most popular trip from Bridgnorth to Arley is a 10.5 mile paddle downstream. The group assembles at Severn Park, Bridgnorth at 9.45am where we will meet you with the canoes.

After a briefing about canoeing techniques and safety issues you start with a six mile paddle to Hampton Loade. At this point there is a stop for about an hour for lunch, (you can either purchase this at the pub or bring a picnic and eat outdoors). In the afternoon you continue downstream to Arley. This is about 4.5 miles.

From there your return journey is on the Severn Valley Steam Railway, which delivers you back to the train station at Bridgnorth. This is a 10 minute stroll from your start point. You usually get back to your car at approx 5pm.

Canoe UK Ltd, which incorporates the Sun Valley and Severn Valley Canoeing Companies, has over 30 years of experience in running canoe trips on the River Severn at Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with a 100% safety record. You have come to the right place for a safe, relaxed and fun day out on the river with a nostalgic return journey by steam train.

We specialise in open top Canadian style canoe trips for families and friends, office parties, businesses, sports clubs, Stag and Hen parties and all types of outdoor clubs, whether novice or expert. In fact many of our clients are indeed beginners.


The county of Shropshire, from which we operate, is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt in the country. The River Severn, which teems with wildlife, is the longest river in Britain and winds through the county, offering you a perfect opportunity to experience Shropshire’s natural beauty. Drifting down river by canoe is the best way of appreciating this beautiful secret corner of England and this is one reason why we have many happy returning customers year after year.

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