How long is the River Wye?

It is 134 miles or 215km long. It is the fifth longest river in the UK and runs from its source on Plynlimon in mid-Wales to the Severn estuary.

Where does the River Wye Challenge take me?

It is the longest Go Paddling Challenge yet and covers 85 miles. It runs from Glasbury to Redbrook, taking in some stunning English and Welsh landscapes. The route is mainly flat water with some simple grade 1 rapids and fast moving water, as well as a grade 2 rapid at Symonds Yat.

How long does it take?

We recommend you do the Challenge across 4 days to really enjoy the English and Welsh countryside. However, if you are an experienced paddler and want to up the tempo, you could complete it in less time.

River Wye 85 Mile Challenge | Paddle the border of England and Wales

River Wye 85 Mile Challenge

Challenge	Distance	Time	Type
Paddle the Length of the Wye	85 miles	Days	Difficult

WHY THE RIVER WYE 85 MILE CHALLENGE?

Now here’s a REAL challenge. The River Wye 85 Mile Challenge is our longest route. Designed to be taken on over multiple days, this beautiful challenge takes you on a journey along the border of England and Wales.

The Wye is regarded as one of the finest lowland landscapes in Britain with plants and animal life of international importance. On the river you can see kingfishers, otters and salmon. In the Forest of Dean, wild boar and deer roam freely.

The route is mainly flat water with some simple grade 1 rapids and fast moving water as well as a grade 2 rapid at Symonds Yat.

Enjoy the unspolit wonders of the Wye as you challenge yourself to complete this adventure. Take on the route at a leisurely speed or try to bust it. Either way, register your completed challenge with us to receive your certificate and get on the leaderboard.

Challenge Links and Downloads

River Wye Challenge Information Pack

View Challenge on Map

View Route on Paddlepoints

Register and Upload Your Time

Completed the challenge? Then use the button below to register yourself and upload your time. We'll send you a certificate of congratulations. You'll also get on the Leaderboard.

Leaderboard

Position	Name	Date	Time	Boat/Craft
1	chris moore and illona ulme	16th - 19th Jun 19	15 hrs 24 mins	Open Canoe
2	chris moore and illona ulme	16th - 19th Jun 19	15 hrs 24 mins	Open Canoe
3	Vincent Boyle Philip Pearson Robert Simpson Trailblazers	7th - 10th Oct 19	15 hrs 30 mins 43 secs	Touring/Sea Kayak
4	Paul O'Dwyer	22nd - 23rd Oct 21	16 hrs 49 mins 43 secs	Stand Up Paddle Board
5	Martin Radford & Andrew Osbaldiston	17th - 20th Sep 20	18 hrs 32 mins 49 secs	Sit on Top
6	Simon & Helly Powell (bipaddle shenanigans)	26th - 29th Oct 22	19 hrs 28 mins 15 secs	Open Canoe
7	Will & Cadey Horsley (& dog)	21st - 24th Aug 20	20 hrs	Open Canoe
8	Michael Coombes	20th - 23rd May 22	20 hrs 32 mins	Recreational Kayak
9	Darren Parkin	17th - 19th Jun 22	22 hrs 30 mins	Open Canoe
10	Lizzie Crosby	29th Apr - 1st May 23	22 hrs 54 mins	Inflatable Kayak
11	Henry Crosby	29th Apr - 1st May 23	22 hrs 54 mins	Inflatable Kayak
12	Matt Dent, Alex Farrow, Adam Selby, Will Waters	12th - 14th Aug 21	24 hrs 29 mins	Inflatable Kayak
13	Sarah Jones	4th - 7th Apr 23	24 hrs 42 mins	Stand Up Paddle Board
14	Martin Radford & Andrew Osbaldiston	17th - 20th Sep 20	25 hrs 52 mins 43 secs	Sit on Top
15	Louise, James, Charlie (11) and Laurie (8) and Obi the dog	12th Aug 18 - 17th Aug 19	25 hrs 55 mins	Open Canoe
16	Pentonville Wye 100 Team	3rd - 6th Jun 19	26 hrs 10 mins 40 secs	Open Canoe
17	Cath and James Coolican Smith	26th - 29th Jul 19	29 hrs 29 mins 3 secs	Crossover Kayak
18	Gary French	15th - 17th Jun 21	29 hrs 58 mins	Inflatable Kayak
19	GORDON GALE	29th Jul - 2nd Aug 20	32 hrs 48 mins	Open Canoe
20	Richard and Andrew COE	14th - 16th Jul 22	34 hrs 22 mins	Recreational Kayak
21	Andrew Coe	14th - 16th Jul 22	59 hrs 24 mins	Recreational Kayak
22	Oliver Jones	31st Aug - 4th Sep 21	91 hrs 27 mins	Touring/Sea Kayak
23	Adam Coyne Adam	1st - 4th Sep 21	91 hrs 27 mins	Inflatable Kayak

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River Wye 85 Mile Challenge