3-Day / 53km Solo Canoe Trip on the River Wye
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2021
- Welcome back to another adventure! On my last trip, I had to cut my journey short due to the strong river current. But I couldn't let that stop me from completing my original distance. So, I headed to the River Wye for an epic 2-night, 3-day canoe and camping trip.
Join me as I explore the serene and calming landscape of the River Wye, taking in the meditative and healing forces of the river. Over two full days and a minor paddle on day three, I covered a total distance of 53 kilometers, passing Hoarwithy, Ross-on-Wye, Symonds Yat, Monmouth, and finishing at Redbrook before the river becomes tidal.
Along the way, I tried my luck at fishing and even hooked onto a large Brown Trout, although I lost it due to using barbless hooks to minimize harm to the fish. I also wild camped in two different spots on the riverbank, ensuring to leave no trace behind and even picking up litter to improve the condition of the river.
As I paddled along, I couldn't help but reflect on the impact each of us can make if we just do a little bit to preserve our environment. Together, we can make a difference.
So, hit that play button and join me on this inspiring journey down the River Wye, and let's make a difference together!
Keep adventuring,
Eze
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Living in the city we forget how beautiful nature is. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next one.
Couldn’t agree more mate!!
Really enjoyed watching this video you have a new subscriber 👍👍 atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Thanks for the sub Jimmy! Glad you liked it and keep on adventuring brother!!!
Hey guys thanks for watching!!! Please help me get to 1k subs! See you on the next adventure!!
Just subbed mate, looking forward to more 👌🏻👍🏻
@@dpfisherman Thanks so much!!
Loved this. Good job picking up what others can’t be arsed to put in the bin bro.
That slomo shot of the swan overhead was amazing. It definitely looked chilly at times Eze, hopefully you were warm enough in your tent. Cheers.
haha thanks Dougie ! Yeah, it's quite a rewarding feeling when you leave a place better than you found it, highly recommended :-)! that shot with the swan was pure luck as I accidentally had the settings on slow mo at the time!!! Glad you enjoyed it mate!
@@EzeAdventurer Always. 👍🏼
I ALWAYS leave a place cleaner than I find it. I was taught that as a child & I've just always done it. I try to lead by example and tell others that if everyone did this, the world would be a better place.
I subscribed brother. This is my kind of living. Except I haven't camped on the river, we just canoe it. We travele and camp all over the states though.
God bless
Love it Donald!! That's wonderful that you do that, and it's even greater how we can all impact one another and influence and motivate to do better! The world indeed would be a very beautiful place. AND IT IS STILL POSSIBLE - we can do it, together. Much LOVE!
You get a like just for tidying up other people's mess 👍
Thanks buddy! Hopefully this will inspire someone to do the same! We can make a difference. Together. Much love bro!
Absalute legend for clearing that rubbish mate 👌🏻
Great video I really enjoyed watching this.
Im gonna plan my trip on the river wye for this summer 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing and take care 👌🏻👍🏻
I appreciate that, thank you so much! Hope you have an amazing trip, keep inspiring others for good change, we can do it 💪 - ATVB, Eze.
Beautiful river top view, enjoy camping for 3 days
Thanks, really is bud! Thanks for watching!
Liked like a lot of fun!! Great Channel, watching quite a few when I should be working !!! Keep it up!
Hahaha thank you and sorry for the distraction, but mostly thank you 🙂glad you're liking the channel, much more to come!!
Really like your videos. Awesome how you clean up at each place you stop to leave it better than when you arrived! 😁
Thanks mate I really appreciate it! That's what's it's all about - we gotta do better all together :-)
Great video. That last day looked cold. Loved the convo with the duck, it’s cold duck, it is what it is 🥶
hahaha glad you liked that - that makes two of us! I also had a conversation with a SWAN in this video (around 08:32): th-cam.com/video/4IDytblGAJo/w-d-xo.html ! Seem to be making a habit out of it!
Beautiful river. I got very surprised that it was in UK. I must go there sometime when I'm planning my trip to England.
Nice work with the camera's.
Thanks I appreciate that! Yes, no much beauty right here in the UK... we just need to get out there and explore a bit more! Enjoy!
I'm guessing that was early April? judging from the frost on your canoe in the morning. A good idea to do a trip like this in early spring, as I've done various Wye paddles and it's much busier in May/June/July when it's been really hard to find wild camp spots like you did without being ‘interrupted’. I salute your wild spirit. I've done several Wye films now and I have to say that I've copped a bit of flak for wild camping and lighting a fire. But as you say, leave no trace, and in fact you left it even cleaner than you found it. The world belongs to us all hey? but I think you understand that well. Enjoyed it, great work, I know how long it takes setting up shots as well as paddling and eating! One tip: film in 24p and it will look more film like.
Hey Andy! Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes indeed it was early April and mannn was that a frosty morning !!! Was absolutely gorgeous waking up to the steamy / foggy river - I'll never forget that. Absolutely - I strongly believe the world is for everyone and we must take responsibility for our actions! Definitely takes time to film, and sometimes I wonder if it's worth it... but then when I watch back and re-live the moment, it's clear that it pays off :-) - Does 24p mean the same as 24fps? I'm new to do filming so super appreciate this and any other tip you send my way - many thanks buddy and keep adventuring!!
@@EzeAdventurer You've inspired me to do an early spring trip, less crowds! Filming DOES take a super effort, and I think the same as you at times, is it worth it? But always I come to the same conclusion... yes! So 24p is the same as 24fps, it goes back to the early cine days. If you film in 24fps it will look more ‘film like’ and cinematic. If you take certain shots in 60fps that you want to slow down in post then it will be really smooth (120fps like GoPro cams allow you to do) and will look even better. Same with drone footage - film in 48/60fps or above and you can slow mo it in post to 50% i.e down to 24fps. Hope that helps.
@@MrAndyballard That's awesome buddy! Go for it it will be beautiful! Also awesome tips for filming, I will definitely be trying that out on my next videos!! ATB, Eze.
@@WyeExplorer Been out on the river today Mark, my stretch of the Avon in Wiltshire, Bradford on Avon, beautiful. Lots of footage to edit once the days get shorter! cheers.
Best on the water video I have seen for a long time. Very enjoyable, thank you.
Wow, thank you so much!!
Really enjoying your channel. Great camera work and the drone shots were fantastic. Keep up the good work, and I’m sure you’ll get more subs - you definitely deserve it! 😉
Glad you’re enjoying Jay - your comment and support is much appreciated!
Awesome! Really enjoyed this video, such a tranquil time of the year to enjoy the Wye. 🛶😁
Glad you enjoyed it Darren! Really is the best time!!
Brilliant videos, totally get it. Keep them coming many thanks
Thanks so much, will do buddy!
Very nice video, beautiful scenery. Thank you for taking us along to enjoy your adventure.
Mark thanks for watching and commenting! It’s a pleasure mate !
Super film and a great adventure - thanks for sharing
Hey Jawa! Thanks so much for subscribing and glad you liked it! Hope to bring more soon! ATB, Eze.
This was a really Nice and Beautiful video. Enjoyed this video very Much. Thank you.Looking foreward to more adventure s from your Channel. 😊
Thanks so much brother! Glad you liked it and I'm looking forward to sharing more adventures with you very soon! Your alpacka packraft looks badass man - how is your experience with it? It's on my shopping/wish list for the future!!
@@EzeAdventurer HiI just love my Alpacka Packraft .I have useed it a Lot and ITS Really great.I Hope you get One soon.Atb Søren. 😊
@@EventyrsorenDenmark Thanks Soren! Definitely on my list! ATB my friend, Eze.
Loving the camera and drone work, new subscriber. Look forward to more trips with you. Stay safe Jack
Thanks so much brother, I really appreciate that! keep on adventuring 👊
Excellent video. Really lovely. Look forward to more.
Thanks for the encouragement buddy! Glad to have you onboard!
loved it! So calming to watch.
Thank you so much!
Great video and respect for filming it all solo! I just did a multi-day canoe trip on the Wye, so checking out some other people's experiences. Such beautiful scenery. Subscribed 😁
Thanks buddy for the kind words! Glad you liked it and awesome that you experienced it first hand by doing it! Much love and ATB, Eze.
Love this video keep it up hopefully see you fishing down the wye some time
Thanks George! The Wye was absolutely gorgeous and would love to go back there again, maybe try fishing on the higher upstream, less busy parts! Tell us about your fishing experience there?
Thanks for watching and see you on the next adventure 💪
Enjoying watching again, I’ve just finished a 3 day canoeing on the Wye… amazing
That's awesome Jason - truly is a very special place! Where did you start/end? Best wishes, Eze.
Top quality buddy, a joy to watch, I'm hooked.
Yeaaaaah buddy!! Thanks so much!!
Great vid, loved watching that, I wish more people could take their rubbish home or at least to a bin! I’ve just subscribed also👍
Thanks for the sub my friend! Glad you enjoyed that, makes me very happy to hear it :-)! We can do it together, just a bit of positive change and soon we'll be influencing many others around us to do the same. We could have clean rivers in no time!
This was fantastic. So relaxing, and so exciting. I'm planning a trip like this on the same stretch toward the end of August. Sub'd and liked 😊👍
Have fun! You're going to love it :-) Yes super exciting River to expedition on given it's friendly nature. Only thing to watch out for is Symonds Yet rapids but you can run them straight in the middle, just don't hit the rock on the left haha! Thanks for the sub and keep your adventures going too!!
@@EzeAdventurer Thank you! I'll let you know once I've done it 😋
@@WyeExplorer Thanks Mark👍 My plans for August totally fell by the wayside. But I'll get there at some point. Keep well mate!
Hi, IF ya wanna go, on a Open canoe trip, let me know, I've all the gear,
I'm in Bristol, but always around the UK.
Way to pick up trash bud you’re awesome loving the videos
Thanks Ethan I appreciate that! I'm glad you're enjoying them and hope to bring you more 👊
excellent video, really well put together, nice one
Glad you liked it buddy! Just finished editing one and will be up soon! See you on the next one!
Genial el canal, ojala sigas subiendo contenido. Es muy lindo de ver y resulta motivador.
Saludos desde Montevideo Uruguay 🇺🇾
Gracias Javier! Me alegra mucho escucharlo, Uruguay es un GRAN país con gran gente. Vamo arriba!
Loved watching your journey on river wye im going to do same in a couple of weeks
Awesome buddy - hope you enjoy it!!! If you have the opportunity, maybe consider picking up some litter along the way !! Together we can make a huge difference brother 👊💪
Espectacular!!!!
Gracias genia!!! 💪
Didn’t know you can organise a return pick up if using your own canoe...great trip very well filmed.
Andy from Hereford canoes has become a good friend, he's awesome - but I don't think he has the capacity to do that anymore. His business exploded in the last year and he's swamped, so I think he can only do his own boats now... Thanks for watching!
Call WYE ADVENTURES in Symonds yat.
if Stu can't, he'll know who can 🛶🛻🏞🤟🤙🤘🤙👍😆😜😜
Great video, really inspired me to do the same next spring
Glad you liked it bud - so awesome to get out there and connect with Mother Nature in such a deep way!
i enjoy watching from Philippines 😍❤️
Thanks so much Shing! Much love, Eze.
Cool video. I enjoyed that 👍
Glad you enjoyed it buddy! Was an awesome trip! See you on the next one! ATB, Eze.
Great adventure, great camera work and awesome editing.
Thanks for your kind and encouraging words!
@@EzeAdventurer I have no idea why your channel isn’t up there with the big boys. Every box is ticked and it’s an honour to be taken along on your adventures.
That’s very much appreciated Timsy! It’s mutual, it gives me great pleasure to share these experiences with you, but hearing the comments is especially rewarding - thank you.
I will continue to focus on producing the best possible content, hopefully the TH-cam algorithm will kick in at some point!
Much love!
Eze
fun video....!
Thanks DC I appreciate it mate!
Set your drag bro! That trout would have been dinner!!!
Haha for sure!! It was too tight right??? (Would have released either way 😃)
@@EzeAdventurer that’s how it looked to me mate... great video though.. you are literally living my dream!!
@@simontopspreadplastering5209 haha yeah it was too tight for sure, I've learnt my lesson! I appreciate that mate, I love these adventures but I'm so hooked that handling the withdrawal symptoms is a challenge of it's own!!! Hope you get a chance to get out there sometime soon, highly recommended for the soul!
Great video, u are really skilled
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video very well put together. I notice you are paddling a Silver Birch which looks to be a 15ft Broadland . Could you tell me how you are finding it as I am also looking at purchasing one
Glad you enjoyed it buddy! I love the canoe, it handles well in the water, it's slick and efficient but also quite stable given it's broad shape. A lot of space to carry gear and extra passenger. I used it on the River Wye with my wife and 2 kids onboard (6 yrs and 4 yrs old) and it handled really well. The ONLY downside I would say is the weight. It weighs approx 33-35kg and is tough for portaging long distances (although I've never had to do that yet). All in all it's a beauty, I've dropped it from my roof rack already and it's bomb proof.
Fresh water from the river
Funny 🤣
Hahaha I know right??? Ignorance is bliss!!!
LNT, Leave No Trace. Absolutely.
Yesssssirrrr
Hey! I’ve always fancied doing this. My only concern was how do I get back to my truck. Does that canoe hire company pick you up and take you back for a few even if you don’t hire a canoe? Thanks mate ✌🏼
Hey Luke! Andy from Hereford Canoes is a personal friend so he did this mainly as a favour. However, I think it's likely they will be able to assist if you call them and ask them for help! Hope this helps bud
Ah ok cool. Maybe I’ll give them a call and see if they can help. Thanks for the swift response. All the best,
Luke ✌🏼
@@lukebetts5792 No worries, get out there and enjoy brother!
Hey Luke. I did the same trip as this gentleman a few weeks ago in my own canoe. We stayed at Tresseck campsite at Hoarwithy on the Friday and had arranged with the owner to leave the car there and to be picked up with the canoe on the Monday afternoon from Redbrook. Worked out perfectly. The guys and gals at Tresseck are brilliant.
@@robertgordon5150 So awesome buddy! Glad it worked out - yes Tresseck guys are awesome, they work hare and keep things tidy!
Hello, loving following you on ur adventures. When u go away on a 2 or 3 day canoe down a river how do you get back to ur car?
Hi mate, glad you’re liking the adventures. Usually I either park at the end and then taxi to start, or sometimes I trust someone with the keys if my car to come get me at the end!
Great Video. Looks so calm and a great way to chill out with no mobile phones etc. Bye the way which GoPro with an external Mic or not? the link does not take me to it now. Thanks
Hey buddy! Glad you liked the video - truly is a WONDERFUL way to disconnect, and reconnect to nature and oneself. The GoPro I think is the Hero8 standard... I don't have an extra mic, just the built in one that comes as standard ! Hope this helps my friend
@@EzeAdventurer Hi. Thanks for the reply I was looking at getting one and yours has such clear videos. I too am enjoying country life and have just been stung by 2 hornets lol. Be safe and look forward to more vids
@@spanishpropertyconsultants haha 2 hornet stings sounds like you are getting out there good!
Amazing!! As I'm watching this I think of the time you must have spent editing it and making it look so fantastic. Bravo
Million dollar question - how did that water taste? :)
Hey Ayaz! Editing does take significant time :-) but I love doing it and sharing the experience - thanks for watching it!
The water tasted absolutely delicious, way better than any bottled stuff I guarantee you! When I went home, I was missing the taste of it! So fresh, cold, beautiful!
Watched this video last year .and now planning on doing this trip this month. Did you plan were to camp from a map or did you paddle all day and then looked for a camp
I paddled buddy and yeah just stopped where it kinda made sense! Enjoy the trip mate and remember to leave no trace! If you can pick up even a little litter, you'll be setting an awesome example for others to follow!! Thanks soooo much !!!
@@EzeAdventurer your video was fantastic .and I will take a rubbish bag like you did. And yes I Always leave no trace and teach my kids the same thing don't litter respect the world. Thanks for your reply
@@richardbisset8323 That's so heart warming to hear, you're a good man Richard!!! Hope you have an outstanding trip and that you get everything you are looking for from it!
Great video, awesome videography and drone skills! Want to do this trip myself this year!
What time of year did you do this? Bet it was cold with that frost? 🥶
Also what is the larger dry bag your using?
Hi buddy thanks so much and glad you liked it! This was in April - definitely cold that morning with the frost, and the moisture in the air from the river makes it feel colder I think - but it's wonderful nonetheless and no reason to delay going!
The yellow one is this one: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0073W7PJM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The backpack with straps is this one:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074MFQTT3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Both highly recommended!
Thank you much appreciated. Are you on Instagram too?
@@dpfisherman No social media :-) ! ATB, Eze.
Nice video really enjoyable can I ask what model of silver birch cano is this you are using looks perfect thanks...colin 👌☀️🛶👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it brother ! It's the Silverbirch Broadland 15 Duralite! I love it!
@@EzeAdventurer thank you 👍🏻👌🛶
Fantastic do you mind telling us what the name of the company that hired the Canoe was smashing video
Hi thanks! This was my own canoe but you can check out Hereford canoe hire or wye valley canoes are awesome too!
@@EzeAdventurer awesome! Thank alot!
Great vid. The gear links are not working btw - not sure if it's just for me but it redirects to Amazon's home page
Hi cassia sorry about that I think the links broke, I need to recheck them. Will try to fix them! Thanks for commenting
@@EzeAdventurer I appreciate that very much!
I updated the links, hope this helps!
@@EzeAdventurer you're a legend. Thank you so much!
Do they actually allow canoe fishing on those stretches?
Hey David! I think so...?! Best to check official advise as it changes from area to area. I know canoeing is allowed, and so is fishing (with a government rod license), so I assume both together are ok too?
@@EzeAdventurer I only ask as I live next to the wye and the rules are so strict on this stretch so would be nice to give what you did a try. Great video.
@@davidryan7848 Got you David! I know for sure Canoeing is ok. The rest is somewhat interpretation and judgement. I like to think that by picking up litter along the way I'm leaving the place better for everyone else to enjoy it. Laws on wilderness aren't as favourable as they are in Scandinavia where anyone can basically go anywhere... But surely nature should be shared, enjoyed and protected by all... no?
@@EzeAdventurer Honestly, I share your passion. I've just been put off because the river bailiffs tend to throw a fit when you step out of line of the monetised rules of the river, now living in a small town you don't want the attention haha! But you've inspired me to just get to it. Can't keep a Welshman off the wye!
@@davidryan7848 Fight for your god-given rights buddy! Much love!
Where was this? What country, city etc?
UK, River Wye, it's in Wales. Border of Wales and England.
great video, just sub'd you.
Thanks for the sub! That's awesome bud!
I can only admire your camera and editing skills and congratulate you on a very entertaining vid. I also appreciate your concerns for the environment, your efforts to clean up after others and your obvious passion for the wellbeing of the countryside.
However, not only have you produced what could be used as evidence for the prosecution in a court of law but you are encouraging others to do likewise. I’m sorry but, until the laws of this land are changed, you are breaking several. My primary concern is that you demonstrate the act of fishing without permission, “theft of fishing rights”, methods that contravene local bylaws that are in place to protect fish from physical harm, (barbed treble hooks which are banned on this river), and April is outside the fishing season for course fish which means you would have to have a Salmon Licence and can face a heavy fine and having all equipment used to fish with, canoe included, seized by Environment Agency Enforcement Officers if you don’t have one. Just saying! Oh, and don’t drink the water as it’s polluted with raw sewage.
Perhaps I could persuade you to do the trip again but this time find out what is permitted and what isn’t and explain this as you go, (I’m happy to assist with this), so that we can keep the River Wye a wonderful place for all to share without animosity or conflict of interests.
I really appreciate you taking the time to (very kindly) clarify the laws of what is and isn't permitted on the River. I did this with best intention on heart and I may have been unaware of certain facts, which in hindsight, I wouldn't repeat. I think anybody watching this video and having passion for the outdoors, wildlife and nature, will want to do what's best for the environment within the law, to preserve as you say for all to enjoy. I will continue to clean up spots that I visit and will responsibly abide the corresponding laws.
Get rid of the music and it would be better
Appreciate your opinion and I often debate this myself (whether to put it or not)! I may do a Poll at some stage to ask the viewers as a whole what they think. Thanks for watching buddy!
Very cool how you're getting your water from the river. I've never used one of those types of filters but they look excellent. You make me want to get another canoe 🛶🙂👍🏻
Hahah what canoe do you have? The filter is great, but would recommend the Sawyer squeeze (not the mini as shown in this video). It's much better!
@@EzeAdventurerI used to have a Clipper Solo Prospector which is a narrow all round style for tripping and whitewater. It was definitely my favourite canoe but I also had a Pakcanoe folding boat and an Esquif Nitro for whitewater. I sold all that when I got into sailing though.
Lol from one addiction to another. I'm with you on that one!!!@@user-od1dt3sd8h
@@EzeAdventurer 😆 addiction is definitely the right word haha
lol tell me about it!!@@user-od1dt3sd8h
Great videos, but a tip. You need to normalize your sound better, your music is super loud, you talking on the other hand is super quit. Music should be in background and much more quiet than your voice. Also think about target audience, lots of people watch this while working, we don't want to be constantly turning the volume down when music is kicking in and then having to turn up the volume because we can't hear what you're saying. Keep music very quiet to complement the natural nature sounds, would love to actually hear birds singing and just other natural sounds of the river, water, etc, but either your mic is very low sensitivity, or you need to record the nature sounds separately and just add another lawyer of sounds, for example WHILE you're fishing. You can add natural sounds instead of music. Also you in the boat on the river= as soon as we start hearing the river, you bring in loud music and we can't hear the nature anymore. Counterproductive, we can hear music everywhere, people watch this type of stuff to hear nature, no need for generic music. Thanks and good job, you get great video shots, this was the only complain that i had!
Hi mate! this is constructive criticism and I really appreciate it, thank you for the taking the time to express this in detail. I totally agree with you. This was one of my earlier videos and my editing has improved over time, so I wonder if you find the same issue in one of the more recent videos? I'd love to hear your thoughts as music balance in the sense of volume and also amount, and also type of music etc, are constantly at the forefront of my editing priorities. Appreciate the input brother!