Our Expeditions

We offer from 3 to 7 day Expeditions along the River Thames, River Severn & River Avon.

The River Thames

Cricklade to Winsor 180km in 6 day

This is a demanding yet beautiful expedition starting in the picturesque Cotswold village of Cricklade and ending in the historic borough of Winsor.

You will be guided along the river Thames by one of our fully qualified Leaders, staying at campsites along the way.

All food, canoeing equipment and camping equipment will be provided, all you need are your preferred snacks and a sleeping bag.

We meet at Swindon Railway Station on Saturday morning and you will be dropped off there on the following Thursday.

No previous canoeing experiences is needed however a good level of fitness is required.

We run this expedition during the summer months with the following dates available.

  • 03/08/24 to 08/08/24

  • 17/08/24 to 22/08/24

  • 24/08/24 to 29/08/24

£600.00pp

Please email for further information; info@rapidascent.co.uk

The River Severn

Welshpool to Gloucester 200Km in 7 days

Starting in Welshpool Mid Wales we will follow the River Severn through the Shires to the Port City of Gloucester.

You will be guided along the river Severn by one of our fully qualified Leaders and staying at campsites along the way.

We will pass the Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale and paddle down Jackfield Rapids (hold on tight)

All food, canoeing equipment and camping equipment will be provided all you need are your preferred snacks and a sleeping bag. (2 people per tent)

We meet at Welshpool Railway Station on Saturday morning and you will be dropped off there on the following Friday.

No previous canoeing experiences is needed however a good level of fitness is required.

We run this expedition during the summer months with the following dates available.

  • 27/07/24 to 02/08/24

  • 10/07/24 to 16/08/24

£695.00pp

Please email for further information; info@rapidascent.co.uk

The River Avon

Stratford upon Avon to Tewksbury 70Km in 3 days

This is our mini expedition for those that fancy a long weekend.

Starting just up stream from Stratford upon Avon we paddle down through the town and into the Warwickshire countryside passing Evesham and Pershore along the way.

As with all our expeditions food, canoeing equipment and camping equipment will be provided all you need are your preferred snacks and a sleeping bag. (2 people per-tent)

We meet at Stratford upon Avon Railway Station on Saturday morning and you will be dropped off there on the following Monday.

No previous canoeing experiences is needed however a good level of fitness is required.

  • 24/08/24 to 26/08/24

  • 31/08/24 to 02/09/24

£295.00pp

Please email for further information; info@rapidascent.co.uk