The impact of an oil spill into the River Wye last weekend was felt miles further downstream. Mike Mitchell, a veteran competitive slalom canoeist and trainer of some of the country’s top ...

The Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty A £1m fund to investigate the sources of pollution in the River Wye has been jointly announced by the Welsh and UK governments.

The government has withdrawn a £35m action plan for the river, saying any solution needs to involve Wales. A canoe coach who regularly trains in the water says the leak has caused his lips to sting.

A free trip and well worth the visit.” River Wye & Symonds Yat Rapids is an ideal destination for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Gentle rapids provide fun challenges for beginners and ...