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Kayak trips in Central England and the Midlands

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Central England and the Midlands. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful kayak trips.

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The 10 most beautiful kayak trips in Central England and the Midlands

Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Wye Valley, Herefordshire

Difficulty easy

14.2 km

4:46 h

62 m

60 m

Following the journey of the river is the best way to explore the stunning Wye Valley, its array of wildlife and tranquil surroundingsDistance 9 miles (14 km)Type EasyTime 4 hoursWords: Adam Stones

BBC Countryfile Magazine

Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Elford to Burton

Difficulty moderate

20 km

3:23 h

12 m

19 m

This is a lovely paddle through open countryside Starting at Elford gardens on the Tame and joining the Trent down river on to Burton.

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Stratford to Bidford Sep 2020

Difficulty moderate

16.5 km

2:48 h

6 m

16 m

10 mile trip down the river Avon with lots of big houses to admire.

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Wolseley Bridge circular

Difficulty moderate

5.2 km

0:54 h

13 m

9 m

Short circular taking in some beautiful scenery. Be prepared to get out halfway to climb up to the aqueduct for the return journey.

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Loughborough inner loop 9 April 2022 at 08:19

9.2 km

1:57 h

8 m

6 m

Loughborough Canal - Woodbrook- River Soar - Summerpool Brook- Loughborough Canal

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Canoeing along the Wye 7 - HolmeLacy Hoarwithy

Difficulty moderate

12.6 km

3:05 h

29 m

26 m

The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 155 miles from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. The lower part of this trail is called the Wye Valley and is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

S40WG A pike, a mill and a crash 2 July 2023 at 10:06

16.7 km

3:48 h

693 m

697 m

James walk

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Canoeing along the Wye 10 - Foy to Ross (Bridstow)

Difficulty moderate

7.2 km

1:12 h

8 m

7 m

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Kayaking · Central England and the Midlands

Canoeing along the Wye 4 - EatonBishop to Hereford

Difficulty moderate

6.2 km

1:31 h

11 m

14 m

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Kayaking · Mid Wales

Canoeing along the Wye 1 - Hay to Whitney

Difficulty moderate

9.1 km

1:33 h

16 m

20 m

Although this trail can be completed on foot, what better way to take in the Herefordshire wildlife, flora and fauna than canoeing your way down the River Wye visiting a variety of churches along the way.

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