River Wye: Lower Lydbrook to Red Brook, (Herefordshire/ Gloucestershire/Monmouthshire)
Summary of trip:
15 mile paddle down the river Wye. Gentle open river, although this section includes 'rapids' at Symonds Yat. These are only a 100m or so long and 'difficulty' depends on recent rain/ river flow. Can be done as day 2 of a 2 day trip (see below).
Getting there:
Name of put-in location: Lower Lydbrook (where exactly)
OS map ref:unknown
SatNav:GL17 9NU
Directions from BCC: M4 west, M48 (old Severn crossing to Chepstow), A 466 Monmouth, A4136 (twds Cinderford), left on B4234 to Lower Lydbrook.
Milage from BCC: 45 miles ?
Time from BCC: 1.5 hrs ?
Put-in:
Parking: carpark
Cost of parking/jetty use:unknown
Toilets:Yes
Any shops/cafes/pubs for meals/food nearby ? Pub
Shuttle:
Brief description of shuttle:
How long does shuttle take: unknown
On the Water:
What grade water/ skill level: ITP for normal river flows, but take care through rapids -if inexperienced you may wish to walk that 100m.
General description inc any features like (weirs/headlands): gentle open river, except 100m of 'rapids' at Symonds Yat.
Trip distance: 15 miles
Trip time: (say how long stops/lunch etc were if included).
Boat type(s): Open canoes/ sea or touring kayaks/ (ww kayaks may struggle over 15 miles)
Lunch unknown
OS grid ref:
Description:
Any shops/cafes/pubs for food:
Toilets: yes/no
Get-Out: Red Brook /Penalt. There is an old bridge over the river here.
Parking: carpark/road verge/drop off only etc:
Cost of parking/jetty use: unknown
Toilets: yes/no (directions if not in carpark)
Any shops/cafes/pubs for meals/food nearby ?
The Boat Pub: http://www.theboatpenallt.co.uk/aboutus.html
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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