 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||
Walking Holidays in the UK |
|||||||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|||
Walking Holiday in England and
Wales on
The Wye Valley Walk
Chepstow to Rhyd-Y-Benwch
from its estuary at Chepstow to its source near Plynlimon in Wales in the Cambrian Mountains.
Via Monmouth, Hay-on -Wye, Builth Wells and Rhayadar.
The Wye Valley Walk is a 136 mile (218 km) way-marked long-distance walking trail. This hiking tour can be walked in either direction.
The Wye Valley Walk is clearly waymarked with the leaping salmon logo discs to provide reassurance on your walking holiday.
14 nights, 13 days walking
Total Distance:
136 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/16 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Symonds Yat
To start your walking holiday on the Wye Valley Walk you make your own way to Chepstow. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary, just ask one of our staff. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided river walking holiday.
The Wye Valley Walk starts at Chepstow castle which dates back to the 11th century and passes Tintern Abbey Tintern dating back to the 13th century. The walking path follows the track bed of the old Wye Valley railway from Tintern Station, then through woodland before returning to the old Wye Valley railway track to Redbrook.
Today you follow the river bank, and on arriving in Monmouth crosses the river via a bridge with a fortified 14th century gatehouse. From Monmouth the path passes through woodland before crossing the suspension bridge at The Biblins. You can take an optional detour up to Symonds Yat Rock which is rewarded by spectacular views.
The walking trail follows the route of the old GWR Railway which ran between Ross on Wye and Monmouth and offers fine views of the Norman castle at Goodrich. The 17th century stone Market House is now an interesting heritage centre.
Walking on through the quaintly named hamlets of Hole in the Wall and Totnor the area teams with wildlife. At Capler the trail passes an Iron Age hill fort.
This area is famous for cider and has many fine orchards. The city of Hereford has much to see including a fine cathedral, the world famous Mappa Mindi, a 13th century map of the world, and a cider museum.
After leaving Hereford the walking trail stops hugging the river temporarily and visits the villages of Sugwas Pool, Kenchester, before returning to the river at Byford and crossing the river at Bredwardine.
After leaving Bredwardine the walking route climbs Merbach Hill from where, on a clear day, you can see eleven counties! Hay-on-Wye is famous for its proliferation of second hand bookshops and is the gateway to the Welsh section of the Wye Valley Walk. At Hay-on-Wye you can connect with Offa's Dyke Path.
Today you are back following the bank of the river for most of the day. The walking trail crosses the River Wye via the Llanstephan suspension bridge, one of the very few wooden decked suspension bridges left in Wales. Look out for the heron fishing from the rocks under the bridge!
The walking path leaves the river today and climbs up onto up to high common ground giving great views of the Wye Valley. Then down hill into Builth Wells, which during the Victorian Era became a poplular place to take the waters.
Rest awhile next to Penddol Rocks, a very picturesque area of rapids and deep pools. Then the route leaves the riverbank and passes through the rolling countryside of the heart of Wales.
Day 12:
Newbridge on Wye to Rhayader. 9 miles
The River Wye enters a rocky channel as it reaches Rhayader. This is where
the town got its name as it means "the waterfall of the Wye".
The falls below the bridge are impressive, especially when the river is
in spate.
As the Wye Valley Walk leaves the historic town of Rhayader you soon enter the Gilfach nature reserve. This is a traditional hill farm run by Radnorshire Wild Life Trust. There is a visitor centre in a 16th century longhouse.
Although Llangurig was founded in the 6th century by St Curig, the town is famous for its Arts and Crafts style fountain and old police station. The Wye Valley Walk passes through the Tarenig Forest and Sweet Lamb rally complex before reaching the Nant lago lead mine dating back to the Bronze Age. The walk ends at the Hafren Forest information centre.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Wye Valley Walk
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- path desciption and map to the Wye Valley Walk
Day 15: Depart
after breakfast
or extend your stay and spend some time exploring.
This walking holiday in the UK operates year round and in either direction.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
We have no minimum party size.
We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Wye Valley Walk
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
14 nights from £789 per
person
7 nights from £419 per person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
|
Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines are open 9am to 9pm 7 days a week.  +44
(0)1837 880075or email us |
By Car to Chepstow where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Chepstow, Aberystwyth or Newtown
