A. Launch and turn left. After 500 metres reach Wilton Bridge; take the centre arch, then keep to the right of the island just downstream. After the bridge you will encounter a series of rapids with some waves that will hold your attention.

B. After 5 miles look out for Goodrich Castle, high on the right-hand bank. 1 mile later approach Kerne Bridge - don’t launch/land here. Immediately below the bridge fast water and strong currents can push you into trees. At low water levels there’s a gravel bank below the bridge, from which you can inspect. 800m below the bridge, on the left, is a landing with steps to a picnic site and car park.

C. Two miles further, on a sharp right-hand bend, is Lydbrook rapid. Rounding the bend you will see an island on the right; keep to the left of the island. Lower Lydbrook village, picnic site, and toilets (concrete steps for access) are on the left just after the rapids.

D. After another half a mile reach Welsh Bicknor, with its youth hostel, on the right bank. Please pass quietly through this important fishing stretch.

E. The river makes its way around Yat Rock and down to Symonds Yat; a popular and busy area. There is a charge for landing and launching here. Make sure you know where your finish point is; Symonds Yat has an East and a West on opposite banks.

F. Symonds Yat West has launching and landing from the steps on the right-hand bank, about 1km upstream of the rapids. There is a car park and a small passenger-carrying pleasure boat is also based here. Landing at Ye Olde Ferrie Inn on the right bank requires permission.

G. At Symonds Yat East there’s a cable ferry for crossing the river. Landing and launching from the steps on the left bank at the Wyedean Canoe Centre.

H. Immediately after Symonds Yat East there is a grade two rapid, which can be inspected from the cycle path on the left bank. Large waves in the lower parts and congestion are possible. If you overshoot your get-out, the rapid will take you a long way downstream!