Hire a canoe or mini-raft in The Ironbridge Gorge

Embark on an Unforgettable Experience!

Shropshire Raft Tours – Your Premier Boat Hire Provider in the Gorge!

Hire a canoe, kayak, mini-raft or mega SUP with Shropshire Raft Tours in picturesque Shropshire. Located along the majestic River Severn, in close proximity to Shrewsbury, Telford, and Bridgnorth. Embark on a remarkable river trip and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime!

Pre-Booking is essential. Book online or call us direct on 01952 427150

Free minibus shuttle included. No booking fees – what you see is what you pay!

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Canoe & Kayak Hire

Hire a canoe (2/3 seater) or a single or double sit on top kayak and enjoy the Shropshire countryside on our 7 mile route. Meeting in Bridgnorth where you park your vehicle, we provide a free shuttle up to the start point. We also have a breakfast club where you can meet us in Coalport where your trip starts and enjoy a tasty breakfast at The Brewery Inn before you head off on the river. At the end of the trip we will transport you back to your vehicle.

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Mini-Raft Hire

Hire a 10ft mini-raft on our 7 mile route from Coalport to Bridgnorth. Each mini-raft holds between 2-5 people (minimum of 2 adults per raft) and are especially popular with families and groups. Meeting in Bridgnorth where you park your vehicle, we provide a free shuttle up to the start point. We also have a breakfast club where you can meet us in Coalport where your trip starts and enjoy a tasty breakfast at The Brewery Inn before you head off on the river. At the end of the trip we will transport you back to your car.

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Mega Stand Up Paddle Board Hire

Our giant SUPs are great fun for those feeling a little more adventurous. Hire a mega SUP on our 7 mile route from Coalport to Bridgnorth. Meeting in Bridgnorth where you park your vehicle, we provide a free shuttle up to the start point. We also have a breakfast club where you can meet us in Coalport where your trip starts and enjoy a tasty breakfast at The Brewery Inn before you head off on the river. At the end of the trip we will transport you back to your car.

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Where to Meet

On our 10am and 11am time slots please meet us in the Severn Park car park, Bridgnorth (WV15 5AF) where parking is £5 for the full day.

The parking machines do not take cash so you will need to pay by card or online using the parking app.

For our breakfast club option you will park your vehicle in Coalport (we will provide you with full details prior to your trip).

What To Expect

After you park your vehicle in Bridgnorth we provide a free shuttle to the start point. We will fit you with a buoyancy aid, paddle, dry bag and helmet (if required) and after a safety briefing we will help you onto the river. At the end of your trip in Severn Park we will be there to meet you and collect all the equipment.

For our breakfast club option you will park your vehicle in Coalport and spend an hour at The Brewery Inn enjoying your breakfast before meeting us ready for your trip.

Scenic Views

All our activities take you through the beautiful Shropshire countryside where there are lots of photo opportunities. Look out for swans, kingfishers, egrets and much much more.

Services & Facilities

There are pubs within walking distance of where you finish. There are also lots of cafes and shops nearby in Bridgnorth. Public toilets are located in Severn Park where you finish your trip.

Safety Ensured

We provide and maintain all our equipment to ensure your safety at all times and have first aid trained staff on hand.

Scenic Views

All our activities take you through the beautiful Shropshire countryside where there are lots of photo opportunities. Look out for swans, kingfishers, egrets and much much more.

Services & Facilities

There are pubs within walking distance of where you finish. There are also lots of cafes and shops nearby in Bridgnorth. Public toilets are located in Severn Park where you finish your trip.

Safety Ensured

We provide and maintain all our equipment to ensure your safety at all times and have first aid trained staff on hand.

Why Not Get In Touch

If you would like to hire a canoe, kayak, mini-raft or mega SUP with Shropshire Raft Tours or you have a query, please contact us.

Read some of our great reviews below

Kate S

29/09/2023

Great experience provided by a great company/couple. Communication before our trip was great - really clear and helpful. We were given such a comprehensive Safety Talk before embarking on our raft ride which helped us to know what was coming up and what to do. We were SO lucky with the weather - lovely gentle trip down the river seeing things from a very different pace and perspective. Greeted at the end of our trip as explained. Such a lovely day - we would thoroughly recommend Shropshire Raft Tours as a professional and competent company but, also, as a friendly and great couple too. Thank you.

StickeeVicky

28/09/2023

Would do again Informative guides. Peaceful morning on the river, the scenery was lovely and didn't take as long as we expected it to

Laura R

24/09/2023

Raft Tour Four of us went down the River Severn from Coalport to Bridgnorth on the mini raft. Fantastic experience, the staff were amazing, explained everything to us and were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back next year. Thanks for a great day!

Tessa

23/09/2023

Fab to do, enjoyable bit of excercise with fabulous river views Been on the mini raft down the river this morning, very well organised fantastic views worth every penny will be joining in again next year thank you

rachael b

23/09/2023

Absolutely fantastic day! What a,brilliant day. From start to finish, well organised, great communication, friendly staff and excellent safety talk and advice. The raft experience was totally amazing, relaxing and peaceful, tranquil, so good for the heart snd mind! I will be booking again soon! Thank you!!!

FourFeet2

17/09/2023

A great day on the river. Many thanks to Shropshire Raft Tours for a fantastic day out. From the start of the journey, nothing was left to chance. Life jackets were checked and double checked and then Nigel gave us a complete rundown of any obstacles/hazards we may encounter. Nigel must know every inch of the river, please listen to his instructions. The trip down the river was quite magical and one that will live long in the memory. So quiet and peaceful and plenty of wildlife. We even caught sight of a Kingfisher ~ beautiful.

Caroline J

17/09/2023

Brilliant experience and great fun Sharon and Nigel were there to meet us and drop us off at the start point up the river. They explained everything to us and gave us a safety briefing. This is a beautiful part of the river, very tranquil with a few exciting moments thrown in when the water speeds up. We soon got the hang of it and had a very enjoyable day. Sharon and Nigel met us at the finish near to where our car was parked. Very well organised and friendly company.

thenoofthebeast

16/09/2023

Fantastic time A big thank to Shropshire raft tours. Well organized, extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. We felt very relaxed and looked after us extremely well. We had an amazing time, so much fun and a wonderful way to explore the river in all it beauty.

Scotty

16/09/2023

Great rafting trip Lovely rafting trip. Staff really friendly and helpful. Beautiful scenery and lovely river to raft on.

weavemj

12/09/2023

Great family day out Great experience with my 2 daughters. Really nice helpful company. Gear was all good and good price too. Will definitely be going again.