Experience canoe and kayak hire in Shropshire! At Hire A Canoe, we offer unforgettable river adventures on the beautiful River Severn. Choose from a relaxing 1, 2 or 3-hour canoe hire or take on our full-day 12 miles day trip from Montford Bridge to The Quarry in Shrewsbury but canoe or kayak. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, our canoe and kayak hire is the ideal way to enjoy nature, spot wildlife, and explore Shrewsbury.
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear Hire a Canoe news
Park at Frankwell Car Park and we will drive you upstream to Montford Bridge where you will begin your trip. Enjoy canoeing and kayaking 12 miles downstream through the beautiful Shropshire countryside, surrounded by woodland and a stunning array of wildlife.
Discover canoe hire in Shrewsbury from the beautiful Quarry Park in the heart of the town centre. Our easy, scenic canoe rentals let you explore the iconic River Severn as it meanders around Shrewsbury. Perfect for families, couples, beginners, and anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful canoe trip.
Park at Montford Bridge, we shuttle you upstream to Crew Green. Then you can enjoy canoeing or kayaking ten easy miles back through tranquil border country, from the Vyrnwy confluence, with views to Rodney’s Pillar, and finishing under Thomas Telford’s historic Montford Bridge.
🚣 Beginner‑Friendly
At Hire a Canoe, all of our routes are great for everyone, so you don’t need to worry if you don’t have experience. Our team gives a friendly, clear safety briefing before every trip.
🛟 All Equipment Provided
We provide canoes, kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids, dry barrels — everything you need.
🚌 Free Shuttle on A‑to‑B Trips
Our team drive you upstream so you can simply paddle back to your car. Easy and stress‑free.
🌿 Beautiful Wildlife & Scenery
Spot swans, herons, kingfishers and even otters if you’re lucky. Enjoy the peaceful, unspoilt nature of the River Severn.
Whether you’re after a short, relaxing hour canoeing on the River Severn or a full-day countryside adventure, we make getting on the water easy, safe and enjoyable. Our friendly team is always here to help you choose the best route for your day.
If you want to go canoeing or kayaking in Shropshire, come and visit us in Shrewsbury. We have a launch spot at the Quarry Park, where we do 1-3 hour hire. If you’re looking for a full-day canoe or kayak hire, check out our day hire.
Our location in Shrewsbury is within easy travelling distance for a day trip from:
– The Shropshire Hills
– Birmingham
– Wrexham
– Oswestry and the Welsh Borders
– Telford
– Ironbridge
…to name a few
Explore the River Severn and see Shrewsbury from a different perspective with our canoe and kayak hire.
Hire our canoes and kayaks and explore the River Severn and the stunning landscapes on route.
A free minibus transfer is included as standard for our Montford Bridge to The Quarry trip.
We also offer shorter canoe hire, such as our one, two or three-hour trips based at The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury Town. This is a fantastic option for beginners, families and couples. This allows you to get a feel for canoeing but also explore the views of Shrewsbury from the river.
The Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury canoe and kayak hire trip is our most popular option as it is a beginner-friendly route, making it a great choice for families with kids over the age of 10. This day trip takes between 3-5 hours to paddle from Montford Bridge to The Quarry. You get to see the stunning countryside, rolling hills and some awesome wildlife. This trip is our best-selling Shropshire canoe and kayak hire route.
At Hire A Canoe, our mission is simple: to get more people out on the water and loving every minute of it. We believe that canoeing and kayaking should be accessible, relaxing, and fun for everyone; whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned paddler. That’s why we’ve made our canoe and kayak hire process smooth, friendly, and stress-free from start to finish. From helpful staff to clear instructions and scenic routes, we’re here to make your paddling experience safe, easy, and unforgettable.
Who we are
Very friendly, helpful staff. Good value! Route was easy but fun, and very relaxing. We saw a few otters too! Great day out :) we even took the dog with us who enjoyed spotting all the wildlife!
Spending half a day on the river was a great way to see this party of the countryside. We saw swans, heron and kingfishers, but mainly our was the peaceful stretches of water and its banks that we passed by that made the day.
The guys were very professional and the cost was great value.
There was a variety of boats to choose from. My son and I used a double kayak which was easy to either glide down the river or get some speed up and ready to maneuver.
We started at 9am and went 12 miles to Shrewsbury. Value for money is amazing, value of life experiences and memories is completely priceless. Thank you so much lads!