CAN I BRING A DOG? Some dogs - but no more than two in a canoe (Total number of dogs and people is 4). That is to say they must be well behaved and kept under proper control at all times. You also need to consider how a dog may affect the stability of the canoe. Remember that dogs with long coats are a lot heavier when wet - something to think about if you have to lift it out of water. Therefore only dogs weighing less than 20kgs are allowed (If you have two dogs they must not weigh more than 20kgs in total.). Every dog should have a lead (but not attached while in the boat). At no time should a dog be tied to a canoe that is either in or out of the water. Dogs should be kept away from birds on the river and should not be allowed to splash around in shallow areas where young fish are growing. In all cases you are reminded to ensure that dogs do not cause a nuisance to any farm animal, wildlife or birds. Remember that a farmer has the right to shoot a dog in some circumstances. Irrespective of what we say you are responsible for ensuring that your dog is accepted at any accommodation, camp site, pub or any other location. Whilst you are canoeing we recommend that you remove the collar and lead, so if the dog does go into the river it cannot get hooked up on a tree branch and not be able to free itself. Our advice regarding dog buoyancy aids is that it is a managed risk, we do not supply them and actually they are not ideal for river use as the design often has large loops on the back which can easily cause entrapment. Dog buoyancy aids are really designed for lakes and the sea, where there is a long distance to land and in non moving environments. We give you this advice as dog owners and lovers ourselves, keen to ensure that you have an enjoyable time on the river without it being marred by unforeseen incident.

Hi there, we do indeed allow dogs in our canoes as long as there is less than 20kg of canine weight in the boat! I hope that this answers your question, Canoe the Wye

Hi there, anyone under the age of 17 must be supervised and accompanied in the canoe with an adult of 18 or over. Between the ages of 4 and 13 this supervision ratio of adult to child must be 1:1, between the ages of 14 to 17, the ratio can be 2:1. For example, an adult with a 6 year-old and a 16 year-old could go in one canoe, whilst an adult with a 6-year old and a 13 year-old could not! Feel free to check out our FAQs on our website as well! Best wishes, Canoe the Wye

Hi Zoe Yes, we have canoes available on the 3rd August. Call us at the office in the afternoon on 01600 891100 and we can book you in, or use our website. Regards Canoe the Wye Team

Hi Thanks for your enquiry. I'm afraid that all our canoes are fully booked over the weekend - sorry! Regards Canoe the Wye

Yes you can, the river is open to the public. Just understand where you need to enter and stop as most of the stops look similar.

depending on how young. I would ask the organising about a minimum age

Please see the FAQs on our website for all the information you require. Many thanks, the Canoe the Wye Team