River Severn Iron Bridge Paddling Trip

This is an action packed day with lots to see and explore on Britain's longest river, The Severn.

If you are not able to book this trip then it is at full capacity. Please do contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list or have  group of friends, family or workmates that you wish to book on and we can look at booking a bespoke trip for your group. We run this ever popular trip several times a year.

We welcome all abilities for this exciting paddle by canoe or kayak down the River Severn and the Ironbridge Gorge.

Trip Description

View one of Britain’s most iconic bridges, Iron Bridge set in the gorge at a UNESCO listed destination with historic buildings, museums and engineering linking to Britain's industrial revolution.  Paddling the Iron Bridge Gorge is like stepping back in time with high banks and rocky boulder strewn banks leading down the meandering flow until we reach the fantastic Jackfield Rapid. The red coloured river crossing giving the town its name was the world’s first cast-iron bridge built by Abraham Darby III, is a tribute to Britain’s industrial past and features the Toll House on the far side which was built to recover the £6000 construction costs.

Jackfield is a superb place to learn moving water skills (white water) on this short simple rapid (Grade 1-2) easy features with a slow moving pool  at the bottom.  There’s a simple line running from left of centre towards river right and the rapid itself is just over 100m long with some simple places to break out on river left to slow your speed and practise some new moves. You can walk up the side and repeat the route locking in whitewater paddling skills.

Paddling on downstream you’ll reach the first of several public houses lining these banks, The Half Moon Inn, and  then a little further down is The Woodbridge Inn, which is located after you pass under the stunning spans of Coalport Bridge. The river now weaves gently through the rural countryside and you will have more time to practice your paddling skills as you pass the Apley estate with its own river bridge and gothic mansion. The paddle finishes at in Severn Park at Bridgenorth where we load kit and shuttle back.

Choose from kayak, canoe or SUP to paddle this world class paddling destination. Make a weekend break of it booking into the local YHA or air B&B to explore the Blist Hill museum, tunnels  and surrounding history which can take a day on its own.

Note: Itinerary subject to change at any time if deemed necessary by Canoe Trail

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