Wye Valley Walk
Ever since the 18th century, when it was 'discovered' by artists, writers and poets like Turner, Coleridge and Wordsworth, the Wye has been described as the most beautiful river in Wales . This delightful trail follows the Wye from its source on the slopes of Plynlimon in mid-Wales to Chepstow, where the waters of the river empty into the Severn Estuary. The river passes through some of the finest scenery in Wales . It begins by tumbling through the rolling hills and secluded valleys of the Cambrian Mountains , meanders through the water meadows, farmland and apple orchards of Herefordshire and then sweeps through deep gorges beneath towering limestone cliffs and ancient woodland to reach the sea.
Highlights of the trail include historic market towns like Rhayader, Builth Wells, Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and Chepstow; Hay-on-Wye, the 'book capital' of Britain; Hereford with its magnificent cathedral, whose treasures include the Mappa Mundi and the largest chained library in the world; Gilfach, a unique Medieval Welsh Longhouse; sleepy villages with ancient parish churches; the Monnow Bridge Gate at Monmouth, the only surviving example in Britain of a fortified bridge gateway of a medieval walled town; the parishes of the Victorian diarist, the Rev Francis Kilvert; the romantic ruin of Tintern Abbey; and magnificent viewpoints including Merbach Hill, Yat Rock and the Eagle's Nest, which provides views of seven counties.
The Wye Valley is noted for its wildlife. The Wye provides superb fishing not only for wader-clad fly fishermen seeking salmon and trout but also for heron, kingfisher and otter. The ancient broad-leaved woodlands bordering the river support deer, squirrel and a wide variety of birds. Nesting peregrine falcons may be seen near Yat Rock and the rare red kite may be spotted soaring over the hills of mid-Wales.
Wye Valley Walk
| Total Distance | 137 miles (219 km) |
| Start and Finish | Rhyd-y-benwch to Chepstow |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVW1 | 11 nights, 10 days walking | £730 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVW2 | 12 nights, 11 days walking | £800 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVW3 | 13 nights, 12 days walking | £870 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVW4 | 14 nights, 13 days walking | £935 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer the Wye Valley Walk in three sections, each of which is a spectacular walk in its own right, giving those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail in stages.
If you've only got three or four days to spare, the Wye Valley Short Break follows Offa's Dyke Path along the eastern flanks of the Wye Valley to Monmouth, a delightful market town enclosed on three sides by the rivers Wye and Monnow. From here it follows the Wye Valley Walk back to Chepstow along the western side of the valley.
Wye Valley Walk - North Section
| Total Distance | 62 miles (99 km) |
| Start and Finish | Rhyd-y-benwch to Hay-on-Wye |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVWN1 | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £410 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVWN2 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £475 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Wye Valley Walk - South Section
| Total Distance | 75 miles (120 km) |
| Start and Finish | Hay-on-Wye to Chepstow |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVWS1 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £475 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVWS2 | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £540 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVWS3 | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £635 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVWS3(R) | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £635 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Wye Valley Walk - Short Break
| Total Distance | 34.5 miles (55 km) |
| Start and Finish | Circular trail beginning at Chepstow |
| Availability | All Year |
Starting at the old border town of Chepstow, this short circular walk follows Offa's Dyke Path along the eastern flanks of the Wye Valley to Monmouth, a delightful market town enclosed on three sides by the rivers Wye and Monnow. From here it follows the Wye Valley Walk back to Chepstow along the western side of the valley.
Highlights include the spectacular viewpoints of Wintours Leap, the Devil's Pulpit, the Eagle's Nest and Kymin Hill; Chepstow's magnificent castle, the first stone-built fortress in Britain; the unique medieval fortified bridge gateway into Monmouth; the romantic ruin of Tintern Abbey; the varied birdlife along the river and ancient woodlands containing the finest selection of native British trees to be found anywhere in the wild.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVSB1 | 3 nights, 2 days walking | £225 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| WVSB2 | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £305 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.