Hello,
I am looking for advise on were to do a days kayaking, (laid back, =
nothing to strenuous, less than 10 miles) on the severn,

I am a BCU member and am planning to paddle on the 2nd of august. the =
trip is for 5 reasonably competent paddlers (all at least 2 star) we are =
looking for some fast moving water but nothing above grade 3, we are =
travelling from Central Wales.

can you give my any information on get ins and get outs?
hazards?
were can I get a good map of the river?
Access/Licensing - do i need one?

whats the water level like at the moment?


Many thanks

Ben Mason

try www.ukriverguidebook.co.uk


john


"BSM" wrote in message
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Hello,
I am looking for advise on were to do a days kayaking, (laid back, =
nothing to strenuous, less than 10 miles) on the severn,

I am a BCU member and am planning to paddle on the 2nd of august. the =
trip is for 5 reasonably competent paddlers (all at least 2 star) we are =
looking for some fast moving water but nothing above grade 3, we are =
travelling from Central Wales.

can you give my any information on get ins and get outs?
hazards?
were can I get a good map of the river?
Access/Licensing - do i need one?

whats the water level like at the moment?


Many thanks

Ben Mason

ok, i have decided to paddle from ironbridge through to bridgeworth, has
anyone got any info, or a decent map with rapids and harrards marked?

Ben


"John Magee" wrote in message
...
try www.ukriverguidebook.co.uk


john


"BSM" wrote in message
...
Hello,
I am looking for advise on were to do a days kayaking, (laid back, =
nothing to strenuous, less than 10 miles) on the severn,

I am a BCU member and am planning to paddle on the 2nd of august. the =
trip is for 5 reasonably competent paddlers (all at least 2 star) we are
=
looking for some fast moving water but nothing above grade 3, we are =
travelling from Central Wales.

can you give my any information on get ins and get outs?
hazards?
were can I get a good map of the river?
Access/Licensing - do i need one?

whats the water level like at the moment?


Many thanks

Ben Mason

In article ,
BSM wrote:
ok, i have decided to paddle from ironbridge through to
bridgeworth, has anyone got any info, or a decent map with rapids
and harrards marked?

Buy an OS map. I would get in at the rowing club below the Prince
Albert Bridge. Unless the river is very high, the only significant
hazard is the rapid at Jackfield. The degree of difficulty depends on
the river level and your ability. You can get out on the left hand
river bank above the rapid, inspect the rapid and make your own
judgement.

It is quite a pleasant paddle to Bridgnorth. I would get out on the
left bank immediately below the bridge. There is a difficult climb up
to a footpath and a car-park. There may be easier places.

Bill

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thanks for the advise, all i got to do now if borrow a trailer to get the
boats there
B
"Allan Bennett" wrote in message
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In article , Francis William Oldroyd
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In article ,
BSM wrote:
ok, i have decided to paddle from ironbridge through to
bridgeworth, has anyone got any info, or a decent map with rapids
and harrards marked?

Buy an OS map. I would get in at the rowing club below the Prince
Albert Bridge. Unless the river is very high, the only significant
hazard is the rapid at Jackfield. The degree of difficulty depends on
the river level and your ability. You can get out on the left hand
river bank above the rapid, inspect the rapid and make your own
judgement.

It is quite a pleasant paddle to Bridgnorth. I would get out on the
left bank immediately below the bridge. There is a difficult climb up
to a footpath and a car-park. There may be easier places.

...or get out at the Canoe Club above the bridge.

You could join in with the 'race' which is on 17 August, I believe, along
this course.

No need to inspect the rapid during the race - just watch where everyone
else
goes, then choose a different line...:-)


Allan Bennett
Not a fan of current skills

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