Ironbridge Rafting
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From the UK’s premier outdoor activity provider take a rafting trip with a difference in the heart of England, In November 1777, Abraham Darby III began designing and erecting 378 tons of cast iron, to build a bridge in the Shropshire gorge, on the banks of the River Severn. The bridge was completed in 1779. Now you will have the chance to see it from a very different angle. As well as the world famous bridge the trip takes in one of the most beautiful river valleys in the UK. This is not just your usual rafting trip but one with a difference:
After a short safety brief from our qualified instructors you’ll be on the water experiencing the river and its beauty
The trip begins at the Museum of the Gorge, where there is opportunity to have a bit of fun splashing around or to just drift downstream if you prefer. It is then on to, and under the Iron bridge itself for an alternative view, where you will be let into a local secret.!! We continue through the wooded gorge and under the newest bridge, the Freebridge. The trip then takes you through the rapids at Jackfield, which have played host to many canoeing events and in the past have been a training ground for top international and Olympic canoeists. You will have a chance to stop and play in the rapids if you like a bit more of a thrill. After the excitement of the rapids it is on past Jackfield Tile Museum and next under the Memorial Bridge. We then pass the Tar Tunnel, the Hay Incline Plane and the famous Coalport China Works. The journey finally ends at The Woodbridge public house, the last pub in the Ironbridge Gorge.
FACT SHEET:
This venue is suitable for all-comers as it is designed to allow gentle or more exciting routes depending on group type. The amount of rain also affects the type of session you will get but the experienced instructors will ensure you have a great and safe time. You will be fully briefed before you set off.
All the equipment is provided including Cags, Buoyancy aids, Helmets, and waterproof trousers, but you will need to provide a pair of trainers you can get wet, or a pair of wet-boots (available to purchase from Eddylines Llangollen).
You can go rafting from 6 years upwards. Weight limits apply (Maximum of 20 stone).
We can accommodate whole groups – or just you. Just contact us and leave the rest to us.
No prior experience required, just a sense of adventure and fun.
The trip last between one to one and a half hours depending on river levels. Including the safety brief you will be with us approximately 2 hours. Please arrive at the meeting point (Museum of the Gorge car park) 20 minutesbefore the advertised start time.
Remember to bring additional dry clothing - and don’t forget your towel!
Price per person : £50 per person - includes souvenir t-shirt
The River Severn is not dependant on Dam releases as other British venues are, unlike other centres we do not cancel at short notice due to no water releases.
The Heart of England is (as it says on the tin) in the centre of the country with motorway links (M1, M5, M6, M42, M6Toll, M54, M40) to Wales, Nottingham, the North & Scotland and London, making getting here simple and easy.
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