Zone A Pickup: Shrewsbury to Bewdley
Start your River Severn trip in Shrewsbury, paddle downstream, and we collect you before Bewdley.
Ideal for paddlers with their own canoe, kayak, SUP or packraft finishing around Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Arley or Bewdley.
What is Zone A Pickup?
Zone A Pickup is for paddlers who start their trip in Shrewsbury and paddle downstream through the middle River Severn.
You finish at an agreed landing point before Bewdley, usually around Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade, Arley or Bewdley, and we collect you, your craft and your kit before returning you to your vehicle in Shrewsbury.
It is the cleanest way to finish a 2–4 day River Severn trip without arranging taxis, second cars or awkward end-of-trip lifts.
How Zone A Pickup works
Start in Shrewsbury
You begin your paddle from Shrewsbury or the agreed nearby launch point with your own craft and kit.
Paddle downstream
You travel through the middle Severn towards Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Arley or Bewdley over your planned days.
We collect you
We meet you at the agreed finish point, load your craft and kit, then return you to your vehicle in Shrewsbury.
Zone A pickup area
Zone A covers sensible downstream finish points from Shrewsbury through to Bewdley.
Shorter finishes
Useful if you are only paddling a short route or need an earlier pickup.
- Shrewsbury area
- Atcham area
- Ironbridge / Jackfield / Coalport
Classic middle Severn finishes
Common finish points for 2–4 day routes from Shrewsbury.
- Bridgnorth
- Hampton Loade
- Arley
Furthest Zone A finish
Bewdley is the lower end of the Zone A pickup range.
- Bewdley
- Nearby sensible landing points
- Route confirmed before booking
Best for
2–4 day trips
Good for paddlers travelling from Shrewsbury downstream over a long weekend or short break.
Own-craft paddlers
Suitable for SUPs, kayaks, open canoes and packrafts, plus overnight kit.
Simple finish logistics
Step off the river, load up and get returned to your vehicle without organising a second driver.
Zone A Pickup price
Zone A Pickup
£120For up to 2 paddlers, including pickup at your finish point, transport for paddlers, craft and kit, and return to Shrewsbury.
+ £60 per additional paddler
Final pickup point, landing details and timing confirmed when you book.
What to send us
WhatsApp is usually the quickest way to arrange a Zone A Pickup.
- Your planned date or date range
- Where you are starting from, usually Shrewsbury
- Your planned finish point
- Number of paddlers
- Craft type: canoe, kayak, SUP or packraft
Need a different shuttle?
Start Shuttle
Park in Shrewsbury and get taken upstream to Pool Quay or Crew Green before paddling back.
See Start ShuttleZone B Pickup
For longer journeys finishing lower down the Severn around Stourport, Worcester, Tewkesbury or Gloucester.
See Zone B PickupAll Shuttle Options
Compare Start Shuttle, Zone A and Zone B on the main shuttle overview.
See Shuttle OverviewQuestions
Zone A Pickup FAQ
Where does Zone A start?
Zone A is mainly for paddlers starting in Shrewsbury and paddling downstream to a finish point before Bewdley.
Where can you collect us?
We can collect from sensible landing points between Shrewsbury and Bewdley, including Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade, Arley and Bewdley.
Do I need my own craft?
Yes. Zone A Pickup is for paddlers bringing their own canoe, kayak, SUP or packraft.
How many days is Zone A best for?
Zone A is usually best for 2–4 day trips on the middle River Severn.
Can the finish point be flexible?
Yes, within reason. We agree a sensible target finish point before the trip and can discuss options if river conditions or timings change.