Paddle the Severn

A Guide for Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs

Author:	Mark Rainsley
Published:	2023
Format:	Paperback, 232 pages
Size:	240 × 170 × 20 mm

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Complete guide to paddling the River Severn

Covers every section of Britain's longest river with detailed routes, navigation advice for rapids and locks, plus insights into wildlife and historical landmarks.

Paddle the Severn is the first comprehensive guidebook covering the entire River Severn, from the Cambrian Mountains to its estuarine sandflats. Perfect for paddlers of all abilities, this book provides detailed routes, insights into rapids, riffles, and locks, and highlights the river's rich natural and historical surroundings.

Inside this guide, you'll discover:

Detailed paddling routes covering every section of the River Severn
Guidance on navigating rapids, riffles, and locks
Highlights of flora and fauna along the riverbanks
Historical and cultural insights, including Ironbridge, castles, cathedrals, and canals
Practical advice for safety, planning, and equipment

The Severn offers a uniquely diverse experience: quiet meanders, broad floodplains, untamed white water, and lush, healthy ecosystems. Whether seeking adventure, tranquility, or cultural discovery, this guide ensures every paddling journey is informed, and memorable.

About the Author

Mark Rainsley has spent over three decades using paddlesport as a means of avoiding adulthood and responsibility. He is a fanatical paddler who has descended challenging white-water rivers worldwide, and who is dedicated to exploring every nook and cranny of the UK's coast and rivers by canoe, kayak and paddleboard. He is a prolific contributor to paddlesport magazines and other media. Mark has authored numerous Pesda Press guidebooks including South West Sea Kayaking, Paddle the Wye, Paddle the Thames and Paddle Shakespeare's Avon.