Although I did enjoy my rafting trip down the lowe...

Although I did enjoy my rafting trip down the lower Yough, I feel I have to leave a negative review here as the trip could have been far more enjoyable had it not been for our guide. I am not here to complain about rocks, fyi - I am aware the water level was low and that getting stuck is part of the fun.
However - we spent 4.5 hours going down the river at a snail's pace, and since we had the honor of having the guide in our raft, we were not allowed to touch our paddles except when she ordered us to, and then we were told the exact amount of strokes to use, almost EACH TIME. We were then given 3 minutes approximately to swim in one of the natural pools.
I would have far rathered going down the river at a decent pace, and then spending more time swimming and exploring.
Instead we spent close to 4 hours just sitting on the boat, doing nothing, waiting for our next order.
If you have even the slightest experience with white water I would strongly recommend renting a boat and doing it yourself. While you will get stuck on rocks more frequently, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy yourself, the whole reason you are spending 200 bucks to be there.

Edit: changed my review from two to three stars. The trip was definitely very enjoyable, and the guide was otherwise fun to be with. I believe the company has an over-emphasis on safety and an under-emphasis on fun.