River Wye: Hoarwithy to Lower Lydbrook
(Herefordshire/ Gloucestershire/Monmouthshire)
Summary of trip: 20 mile one-way trip down river. Meandering wide open river, often wooded sides, relaxing scenery. Passes through Ross on Wye, canoe-friendly pub en-route.
Getting there:
Name of put-in location:
Tresseck Campsite, Hoarwithy, Hereford:
http://www.tresseckcampsite.co.uk/
OS map ref:
unknown
SatNav:
HR2 6QH.
Directions from BCC: M4 west, M48 across Severn Crossing (M48 old bridge to Chepstow), A466 Monmouth, A40 Ross on Wye, A49 (twds Hereford), Hoarwithy is on the right.
Milage from BCC:unknown c.60 miles ?
Time from BCC: unknown c. 2hrs ?
Put-in:
Parking: car park £2
Cost of parking/jetty use: £1.50 per boat launch
Toilets: Portaloos
Any shops/cafes/pubs for meals/food nearby ? unknown
Shuttle:
Brief description of shuttle:
How long does shuttle take:unknown
On the Water:
What grade water/ skill level: ITP should be okay in normal flow levels
General description inc any features like (weirs/headlands): gentle river (depending on recent rain/flow levels). No difficult features/obstacles.
Trip distance: 15-20 miles
Trip time: (say how long stops/lunch etc were if included). unknown
Boat type(s): Open canoes/ sea or touring kayaks/ (ww kayaks might struggle to keep up over this distance ?)
Lunch
OS grid ref:unknown
Description: Ross on Wye approx. 12 miles from put-in. The White Lion is on the river and is canoe friendly, serves food. http://www.whitelionross.co.uk/index2.html
(get-out is a further 8 miles on)
Get-Out: Lower Lydbrook
OS map ref:
unknown
SatNav:
GL17 9NU
Parking: carpark/road verge/drop off only etc:unknown
Cost of parking/jetty use: unknown
Toilets: yes/no (directions if not in carpark) unknown
Any shops/cafes/pubs for meals/food nearby ? unknown
Emergency Get-Outs
Temporary emergency stops (no road access but can land to empty boat etc)
1) OS grid ref:
Description:
Road access get outs:
1) OS grid ref:
Description: Ross on Wye
Timing
Full day from BCC
(12hrs + ?)
Can be done as part of a camping trip see below
Other Info:
Can be done as day one of a two day trip see:
Trip: Wye: Lower Lydbrook to Redbrook, (Glos/ Monmouthshire)
Weekend Accommodation etc: River Wye
Photos: Always good to include a couple of photos [link to photo page]
Original write-up: Ian Moore, 2013
Disclaimer: this is a guide only. River levels can fluctuate frequently and change an 'easy' river into a 'dangerous' one in a matter of hours. Likewise tides, wind and weather can change an 'easy' sea trip into a dangerous one as quickly. It is your responsibility to check the content is accurate and assess conditions on the day. The 'skill level' is a guide only and assumes favourable water and weather conditions.
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