Ultimate Canoe & Kayak

Absolutely wonderful place. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. The equipment is top notch. The prices are super reasonable. And of course the kayaking is absolutely phenomenal. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have an adenture.

Absolutely cracking 5 day hire over the bank holiday for a big group of 11 from Rob and his team at Ultimate Canoe Hire in Glasbury. We knew exactly what we would be hiring - life jackets, paddles, canoes and kayaks and a few dry barrels. There was tonnes of info on their website about our route from Glasbury - Monmouth, so we knew what we should be prepared for. Everything else we brought ourselves, and we were prepared to muck in together to move kit and canoes up the banks at campsites after hard days on the river. We found all staff really friendly and informative. Our group of friends with mixed levels of experience had a really great and challenging time.
One of our kayaks was a bit too sporty for us newbies, but it seemed to be no problem for Rob to drop us off a touring kayak at our next stop when collecting some other canoeists.
When we arrived at our end point, we called Rob and he recommended a friendly pub where we could grab a drink whilst we waited. When we got back from the pub Rob was just finishing up loading our 7 crafts onto the trailer and we had a very smooth and chatty journey back to Glasbury.
I would absolutely recommend Ultimate canoe hire. These guys do exactly what you'd expect from a hire company.
Coming prepared is your responsibility though!
If you aren't confident on the water, and need deeper instruction - watch some youtube films, or pay someone to give you some lessons - you don't hire a car without a driving license and expect the hire company to teach you how to drive!

Also great pub recommendations. Thanks very much, Rob and your gang.

We went for a half day canoeing experience and it was fantastic. The staff were very helpful and informative and the activity was simple, including the rapids, thanks to the good advice they gave us. The half day finishes at the barn and just before (10 min away) there is a small and very nice beach to stop for lunch. Would recommend and the views along the way were stunning.

5 years in a row, several great River runs and "Ultimate" delivered every time, well done, to a great team well done ULTIMATE, see soon

This place has space at last minute and were very accommodating. Rob and the team were all very friendly. Highly recommend.

We travelled down the River Wye on course to Whitney on Wye, starting at Glasbury. Stupidly we ended up in Bredwardine - about two hours further than what we needed to! Fortunately for us, the staff at Ultimate Activities were on hand to help us out! Special thanks to Sarah for working out where we were and directing us to the right place and especially to Fiona who went out of her way to pick us up, help us book into our campsite and for making sure we were ok! Had a great day out despite the drama and would definitely recommend booking with ultimate as they went above and beyond!

Booked with ultimate a couple of days before our Saturday trip and got great response and information prior to our visit. The very friendly and welcoming staff at Pangbourne talked us through safety and the routes we could take and set us 3 out on our kayaks. Had such an amazing day out on the river would definitely come here again!

excellent service, great day out
Very friendly and welcoming staff, highly recommend!

Had a great experience with this company. Rob and Kerry were very well organised, lovely friendly bunch and our kids had a great 1.5 hour SUP lesson. Great range of equipment, excellent location, great communication before and during our session. Can’t fault it. We will be back for another lesson and for the kids to learn some more SUP skills and tricks.

Had a great time today canoeing on the river Wye with some friends.
Rob and the staff were excellent, really helpful and friendly. Great centre
to set off from, café , shower block and toilets first class and picked up
promptly after phoning to say we had reached our destination.
Thank you very much,would highly recommend this company.

My housemates and I had an amazing time here! Not only were the lake and its views stunning and the experience brilliant, but Luke Dan and Rob were amazing and so friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone, and we cannot wait to come back again and spend even more time here!

Friendly staff and well organised. Good facilities. We launched from Glasbury and finished at Hay on Wye. It took us about 3 hours and Ultimate organised transport back. Really fun day for whole family.

A fantastic three day canoe trip down the River Wye with equipment supplied by the team at Ultimate Canoe & Kayak. This adventure firm knows their stuff and offer great advice and support in planning your trip. We will be back next year to complete the next section of the river from Hereford. Highly recommended - they are there to help and point you in the right direction.

Such a friendly company to deal with, Rob and Carl particularly are super helpful when it came to organising how our 2 day trip went. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

My friends and I did the full day (18 miles) kayaking from Hay-on-Wye to Preston. The service we received was great. Would use again if kayaking in the area.

TO ADD TO MY TRIPADVISOR REVIEW.
Me And My 18 Year Old Daughter Travelled 35 Miles Over 3 Days Using Ultimates Professional Services.
Firstly The River Wye Is A Wild Unkempt River And Dangerous But Was Kitted Out In A Life Jacket (and checked) At The Beginning Of Each Day At Our Start Point Where Rob Or Team Said They Would Be!!! Equipment Of The Best Standard And Always Cheerful All Staff.
I Am Definitely Using Rob And Ultimate Again As Do Many Others.
Some Amazing Memories Made.
THANK YOU ULTIMATE!!!!

❤❤ Glasbury House!❤❤
Thanks Rob Mike Richie And Team For An Unforgettable Enjoyable 5 Days At Ultimates New Base Rite On The Road Wye Glasbury House!.
I Camped In The Grounds And Had 24 Hour Access To Drinking Water And Hot Shower And Toilet Block Always Clean!.
I Opted For A Pitch With A Fire Pit*(see pictures) But Book Ahead As They Are Few!
Accessed River For A Paddle On 2 Of The Days And As Usual Equipment Up to Highest Standards And Life Jackets A Plenty.
Maps In Stores And If You Can't Remember Screen Shot It!.
Resident Couple Of Pheasants A Woodpecker! And Duck With Eleven Ducklings! Missed The Photo!(bummer)!.
Staff Helpful Cheerful And Knowledgeable.
Thanks Again Ultimate
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Great bunch of people! Easy to book, easy to find and very relaxed and fun team. We had a great day on the river, thank you.

Finally got to get out on the water, Rob and the team accommodated our every needs. Such a wonderful day out on the Thames. Can't wait to go again

Been using ultimate for many years and their approach to safety and customer well-being along with their ability to make sure everyone in the group has the best time is why I don't go anywhere else.

Pick up and drop off was very smooth. Staff were friendly and helpful. The trip itself was really fun.