What is included on your canoe trip
Boats and safety kit, dry barrels, river notes, briefings and calm background support. Your job is to paddle, pause and enjoy the river.
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Why we include what we do
Your time on the river should feel simple. Paddle, pause in the right places, roll into town at the end of the day and rest well. The kit and support are set up so that the background work feels handled.
Below is what is covered as standard on Big Severn Adventure trips, and where we provide extra hosting for specific solo packages.
- Quality tandem canoes and safety kit
- River maps and local route notes
- Live Safety Tracking & Support
Equipment and core kit
- Tandem open canoe with comfortable webbed seats
- Buoyancy aids for each paddler and fitted paddles plus a spare
- High-capacity dry barrels and phone pouches
- Cable lock for securing the boats when you are ashore
Reliable kit designed so you can be entirely self-contained on multi-day journeys.
Maps, guidebook and licence
- Laminated river maps with launches and waypoints marked
- Big Severn river guide with daily notes and local tips
- Navigation licence for all relevant sections of the river
You always know where you are, what is coming next and where the good pauses are.
Support, safety and tracking
On and off the water
- Full pre-launch briefing and safety check
- Hosted launch so you set off with clear instructions
- Live Safety Tracking via GPS for peace of mind
- On-demand support via message or call
Logistics that keep things smooth
- Guidance on parking and vehicle security
- Expert advice on shuttles and train options
- Flexible pick-up options if conditions or plans change
- Remote progress monitoring by the BSA team
We provide a professional safety net that stays in the background so you can enjoy the peace of the river. We monitor your progress via GPS—not to intrude or rush you, but so we know you are making safe progress. If something feels off or you don’t arrive when expected, we already know where you are and how to help.
The “Hosted” Service (Solo B&B Packages Only)
For our specific Solo B&B groups, we provide a higher level of daily logistics to keep your journey effortless:
- Daily Luggage Transfers: We meet you each morning to move your bags to your next stay.
- Morning Briefings: Face-to-face updates on route conditions before you launch.
Note: These services are exclusive to Solo B&B packages and are not included on standard multi-day or camping trips.
At a glance
Included as standard
- Open canoe, paddles, spare paddle and buoyancy aids
- Dry barrels and cable locking system
- Laminated maps and Big Severn route notes
- Navigation licence and safety briefing
- Live GPS Safety Tracking and background support
Not included
- Accommodation (Camping or B&B)
- Food and drinks
- Personal camping equipment
You keep control of how you stay and eat so you can shape the cost and comfort to your own style.
Camping on the river
Back to nature nights with simple facilities and big skies.
- Riverside campsites along the route
- Guidance to quieter, better located options
- Bring your own tent; we provide the barrels to carry it
B&B and small hotels
Comfort, hot showers and easy evenings in town.
- Options in Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, and Bridgnorth
- Self-book from our vetted list of riverside stays
- Luggage support options available on Solo B&B packages
Picnics and camp cooking
Unhurried lunches on quiet beaches and simple evening meals are part of the magic.
- Plenty of calm stop points for a riverbank brew
- Easy resupply in towns so you never carry too much weight
Pubs and cafes
- Historic towns with local food and easy dinners
- Route notes that highlight the best stop windows
Finding your own local favourites is part of the adventure.
Build your River Severn holiday around this kit and support
Choose a route and time window that feels right and we will help you put the pieces together.