Where are the best places to kayak in Wales?
Starting with South Wales, the River Tawe, which flows through the city of Swansea, is one of the most popular rivers for kayaking in Wales. The river starts in the Brecon Beacons National Park, in the Cambrian Mountains, and works its way down to Swansea Bay. The River Taw has a range of kayaking opportunities with kayaking difficulties ranging from easy to advanced. The river is also home to a range of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, herons, swans, and many other species.
The most difficult part of the river tawe is the section known as ‘The Run’ where the main whitewater is found. The Taw is the most challenging section of whitewater, with a range of whitewater grades from Grade 2 to Grade 5 with the majority of the river being Grade 3 to Grade 4. The river has been used for canoeing and kayaking for many years and is a popular destination for whitewater kayakers.
The river tawe has many flat spots for the casual kayaker, but it is not recommended for the inexperienced. The tawe is a popular whitewater kayaking destination, with a number of companies offering guided trips. The river is also popular for fishing.
Kayaking in Cardiff
At the heart of the International Sports Village is Cardiff International White Water (CIWW), which is a thrilling, on-demand adventure centre. The venue is a place where people can learn the best ways to do things, from the Paddle School to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. CIWW has so many great water activities that they are bound to have what you are looking for. This is a great place to hone your skills and get more training.
Kayaking in Mid Wales
The River Wye
The Wye Valley borders England and Wales and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. One of the most natural features in the area is the flowing River Wye.
This meandering river begins in Plynlimon (in mid-Wales) and flows south, becoming part of the border between Wales and England and eventually meeting the Severn.
Gently paddling down the river is a unique way of experiencing the beautiful scenery of the Wye Valley, spotting wildlife and getting a great core muscle workout at the same time.
Glasbury to Hay-on-Wye 5.5 miles, 2 hours of River Wye canoeing from Glasbury to Hay-on-Wye. Glasbury is a picturesque town with easy access to the river Wye, making it a great place to start this paddle downstream. It is popular with all groups, no matter what their ability level is!
