The Upper Wye, October 2007
We have negotiated a number of access and egress points for canoeing on the following 3 reaches, each of which has its own specific conditions. You are asked to remember that the right to cross land and canoe is given freely by generous owners and we rely on sensible use to sustain these arrangements. Please read carefully the terms of the reach before setting off.
Over the coming months, the access arrangements will be finalised and permanent signs will make routes much clearer. Given success with these arrangements, further reaches can be negotiated. Please let us know of any issues via the contact us page. It is important that you appreciate that the Upper Wye and Usk are not suitable for novices and should not be attempted by them unaccompanied.
The Wye is a Special Area of Conservation and care should be taken not to damage any bankside feature or disturb wildlife. The following conditions apply:
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Canoeing can take place between 18th October and 15th March and ...
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Outwith this period when the Upper Wye Gauge is above the red line (2' 5")
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Please proceed in a generally downstream direction
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You are responsible for your own safety and insurance. You proceed entirely at your own risk.
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Use only the designated egress and access points for landing save in emergency
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Follow the directions of anglers as to which side you should pass them
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Please remember that consent to cross land and water is granted only on the terms indicated here and in the individual reach notes
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Take all your litter home
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Avoid confrontation with other river users
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Consent Only applies to the reaches indicated and does NOT imply or authorise canoeing on any other tributary or stream.
Llanwrthwl to Builth Wells [PDF] ...... Please allow sufficient time to download
Builth Wells to Glasbury [PDF]
Glasbury to Hay [PDF]
