How to get there - Parking in Victoria Park, Hereford. Go south across bridge in Hereford and after 1/4 mile sharp right (leading to the old bridge and park)
For those with SatNav a nearby postcode is HR2 7RA.
Get a map with driving directions to
start or
end (enter the postcode of your starting point at A)
Suggested Launch Site - Short carry across grass and down quite a steep bank to river
General
Description - One of a sequence of trips which we did down the River Wye. If you wanted to, you could combine two or more sections to make a longer day out. There is a fairly strong current in places, nothing dramatic, but take these as one-way trips. Above Hereford there are a few more difficult areas. Fot full details, get a copy of 'Canoeist's Guide to the River Wye', £5 from the Environment Agency (or download
here). Keep an eye out for storms in the Welsh mountains which can raise the river level rapidly.
This section about 7 miles, to the first bridge below Hereford. Landing is at
Lucksall Caravan Site, east bank below bridge, by permission (ring 01432 870213 - no problems encountered). Two cars needed or ring for taxi to get back.
The most open section of the Wye, with hills beginning to appear towrds Holme Lacy. The River Lugg, a left bank tributary, may create some shallows at the junction.
The Hills above Holme Lacy have interesting flora if you have time for a walk. See Fownhope website for pictures.
Additional photographs (particularly of the launch and recovery sites) are needed. If you have such photos please contact the siteowner.
