Help is on the way to navigate the River Wye
The Environment Agency in collaboration with British Canoeing, has designed 5 new information boards for river users and visitors to the River Wye.
One of the new information boards for River Wye users
These have been installed at public access points on the River Wye at Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Kerne Bridge and Monmouth. The boards also feature a QR code which enables visitors to explore more information about paddling on the river.
The boards have been developed in consultation with a wide range of partners including Natural Resources Wales, Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hay Town Council, Herefordshire County Council and Monmouthshire County Council.
The Environment Agency has navigational responsibility for the River Wye. This means developing and maintaining sustainable recreation and navigation on the river with the help of the Wye Navigation Advisory Committee, a group whose members represent a wide range of user interests, as well as wildlife and conservation interests.
Lynn Bulbeck, from the Environment Agency said:
The boards are providing key information to many river users along the River Wye. Canoeists will find the boards particularly useful as it highlights areas where they can get in and out of the water easily. With our partner organisations, we have ensured that the boards are both visually pleasing and informative.
For details of access points, events and facilities visit the River Wye information page
Updates to this page
Last updated 19 July 2023 + show all updates
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Information about the 5 new information boards for river users and visitors to the River Wye has been added to the original news release.
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First published.