There are multiple canoe hire companies close by to choose from, you can arrange by the hour or do a half/whole day tour. There are paddleboards, canoes and kayaks available.
Helpful publications. These two publications will provide you with all the information you need to know for a safe and enjoyable trip down the Wye. You can download them here.
Where are the public launch points along the River Wye?
Ross on Wye: Landing at ramp on left bank 100m below the Hope and Anchor pub. Wheelchair accessible ramped access. No permission required. Car parking nearby.
Kerne Bridge: Landing at steps on left bank 800m below road bridge. Wheelchair accessible ramped access. Picnic site and car park. No permission required.
Lower Lydbrook: Landing on left bank at the steps to the picnic site and car park. Launching for individuals but NOT groups. Donations requested in honesty box.
Symonds Yat West: Landing and launching from the steps on right bank about 1km upstream of rapids. Car parking. Fee payable. Landing at Ye Olde Ferrie Inne on right bank, permission required (01600 890 232).
Symonds Yat East: Landing and launching from the steps on the left bank at the Wyedean Canoe Centre (01600 890 129). Fee payable. Car parking.
Monmouth: Landing at second set of steps on right immediately downstream of rowing club, by car park. No permission required.
Brockweir: Restored stone landing on left bank just upstream of bridge. Awkward and muddy at low tide. No permission required. Very limited car parking in village. From this point, the river should only be used by experienced canoeists. No landing site at Tintern.