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December 2018
We have received reports from the school that canoeists have been blocking access to their car park. Please ensure that that the area is now used for unloading only and do not block the access to the school.
The Upper Wye, April 2018 onwards...
We have negotiated a number of access and exit points for canoeing on the following 5 reaches, each of which have their own specific conditions. You are asked to remember that the right to cross land and canoe is given freely by generous owners and we rely on sensible use to sustain these arrangements. Please read the terms of each reach carefully before setting off.
The sections above Newbridge are of relatively small size and flow, and are available only when the relevant height gauges show heights over the red line (Llangurig and Rhayader). This is to protect spawning fish as well as allow you to canoe in optimum conditions.
Please let us know of any issues via the contact us page. It is important that you appreciate that the Upper Wye and Usk are not suitable for novices and should not be attempted unaccompanied.
The Wye and Usk are Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and care should be taken not to damage any bankside feature or disturb wildlife. To protect the rivers that you enjoy, you must take note of biosecurity measures. For more information on wildlife to be seen on this river, please see our Wildlife section.
The following conditions apply:
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From Llangurig to Marteg (2 reaches) canoeing can only take place when the water level is above the red line on the Llangurig gauge. This condition applies all year round, not just to the 16th March to 17th October period. Therefore, you may not canoe at any time when the water level is below the red line
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The Marteg to Newbridge reach is only navigable when the level is above 0.8m on the EAW gauge at Rhayader. This condition applies all year round, not just to the 16th March to 17th October period. Therefore, you may not canoe at any time when the water level is below the red line
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From Newbridge to Glasbury (2 reaches), canoeing can take place between 18th October and 15th March (inclusive) and outside this period when the Llanstephan gauge is above the red line (2' 5").
Navigation should be generally in a downstream direction
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You are responsible for your own safety and insurance. You enter land and water entirely at your own risk.
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Use only the designated access and exit points for landing, save in emergency
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Follow the directions of anglers as to which side you should pass them on. Avoid confrontation with other river users.
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Please remember that consent to cross land and water is granted only on the terms indicated here and in the individual reach notes set out in the downloadable pdfs below.
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Take all your litter home.
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These Consents apply only to the reaches indicated and on the terms expressed (note separate upper reach link to Rhayader & Llangurig gauges). It does NOT imply or authorise canoeing on any other tributary or stream.
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Observe the Biosecurity Measures.
Llangurig to Dernol [PDF] ...... Please allow sufficient time to download
Dernol to Marteg [PDF]
Marteg to Newbridge [PDF]
Newbridge to Builth Wells [PDF]
Builth Wells to Glasbury [PDF]
