Open Canoeing Experience at Whitewater Active

Whitewater Active, an activity company in Llangollen, only 30 minutes from Chester is your gateway to unforgettable outdoor adventures in the stunning Dee Valley, North Wales including Opening Canoeing.

North Wales is a great place to enjoy the sport of Open Canoeing with weekend courses, river trips and skills sessions on offer.

Full Day Whitewater Canoe

On Wednesdays you get to paddle the magnificent River Dee from Glyndyfrydwy to Horseshoe falls. This grade 2 section of river is stunning and a great place to go paddling. You will be guided down the river in small groups on this full day trip.

Minimum group size is 4 people.

Price includes transport and all safety equipment. Minimum age 12.

Learn to Canoe

This is a specially designed course to enable you to get yourself and your canoe down a grade 2 local river. Set over two days this course will include a day of flat water canoeing where you will learn the basic strokes needed to get down the river.

The second day is the 'river trip'. This will be on one of the local grade 2 rivers depending on water levels. You will encounter a number of different rapids and waves and by the end of the day will be comfortable on moderate whitewater.

You will be put up in Riverbanc where you'll start the day with a full Welsh breakfast to get you going.

Price includes tuition, equipment, and 1 nights Bed and Breakfast at Riverbanc. Minimum 2 people to run this course.

Price includes transport and all safety equipment. Minimum age 8.

The Whitewater Canoe Course

This is for those people who have already had a taste of Open Canoeing and want to do more. Set over two days this course will include two days of whitewater, the first day will be on a specific whitewater site where you will learn lots of moving water strokes and then you will move on to the second day which will be a river trip on one of the local rivers. By the end of this course you should be quite comfortable on moving water and have the skills to tackle most things.
You will be put up in Riverbanc where you'll start the day with a full Welsh breakfast to get you going.

Price includes transport and all safety equipment. Minimum age 12.

Book your experience via the 'Book Now' button above.

From half-day tasters to full-day and multi-activity packages, there’s something for everyone — from the casual adventurer to the serious outdoor enthusiast. Whitewater Active offers far more than just Whitewater Rafting. Explore North Wales your way with a huge range of outdoor activities, including:

• Whitewater Rafting – ride the exhilarating rapids in breathtaking scenery

• River Bugging – ride the rapids solo in your own inflatable “armchair.”

• Open Canoeing – glide through scenic waters surrounded by mountain views.

• Rock Climbing & Abseiling – test your nerve on natural rock faces.

• Mountain Biking – experience thrilling downhill routes and forest trails.

Make your adventure a full experience with an overnight stay at Riverbanc, the stylish accommodation and café right next door. Enjoy artisan coffee, delicious local food and relaxing views over the River Dee — the perfect spot to unwind after an action-packed day.

For adventure and accommodation bookings use the 'Get In Touch' form on this page to get a custom quote.