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If
you really want to "Get Away", here's how. Starting from Glasbury the whole length of the river is available
to you. You are able to camp out each evening at designated campsites along the way. Accompanied only by the scenic beauty and stunning
wild life, it's possible not to see another soul, other
than otters, mink, kingfishers, heron, wagtails and
the peregrine falcons at Symonds Yat. You can also discover
the history of the historic towns of Hereford, Ross
and Monmouth.
Day
one Glasbury on Wye to Whitney. Ten mile
- five/six hour canoe trip Camping is available at the
toll bridge and at the Boat Inn in Whitney:-
First
Nights Camping:- The Old Toll Bridge camping next
to the river the toll bridge as toilets and tap call
01497 831669 or at The Boat Inn, this is in a field
adjacent to the pub and can be booked by contacting
Carol Taylor on 01497 831391 breakfast can also be arranged
with Carol or B/B at the Boat Inn Tel
01497 831223
www.thepoundbandb.co.uk
they have limited rooms. Meals are also available
at the Boat Inn, there is also a small fuel station
with Shop 200m from the campsite.
Day
two:- Whitney to Preston on Wye. Fourteen
mile - five/six hour trip. You can stop at Bredwardine
(8.5mls) for a picnic or you can obtain lunch at the
Red Lion Inn 20 minutes walk form Bredwardine
bridge.(
Please note that they only serve lunch between 12.00pm
and 2.00pm evenings from 7pm to 9pm Tel 01981 500303)
Bredwardine is also a popular collection point for people
who would like to be picked up at lunch time. The afternoon
will see you traveling through the Scar and Monnington
Falls, (A small rapid). Preston Camp site is on
the right hand side just after Monnington Falls. The
banks are quite steep at this point and camping is at
the top of the river bank. This campsite has a tap and
chemical toilet booking should be made through Mr. Price
at Court Farm Tel 01981 500349
The
village of Preston is 30/40 minutes walk from the camp
site and as one pub
Day
Three - Preston
on Wye to Hereford ten miles traveling time Five
to Six hours, there is no places for to stop for lunch
apart for stopping on the side of the river bank for
a picnic. Your destination is the tennis courts which
is situated on the right hand side beyond the old stone
bridge (there are three bridges which you will pass
under) When you arrive you should not leave the canoe
unattended at any time whilst you are awaiting collection.
Continuing
your journey beyond three days
Preston
to Lucksall campsite Mordiford (the longest
day) nineteen
miles paddling time around 8 to 10 hrs the Campsite
is nine miles from Hereford Bridge. The campsite is
located on the river left after Home Lacy Bridge which
is a modern bridge at the junction of the B4399 add
B4224. Lucksall is as excellent facilities and pub.
Tel 01432 870 213. Once you have relaxed in the hot
showers, head to the Moon Inn for an excellent meal
and a great pint. Mordiford also has a shop with very
helpful staff.
Day
four:-Mordiford to Hoarwithy Twelve
miles - five/six hours. A leisurely start can be afforded
as you meet the Forest of Dean. Hoarwithy has a basic
campsite Tel 01432840235 Mrs Roberts, but the excellent little pub nearby (The Harp Inn) makes up for
this.
For
further day trips please contact the office.
  
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