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Severn Way

Severn Way

Shadow the River Severn from its source at Plynlimon in Mid-Wales to its end at Severn Beach in England.

4 to 19 nights
29-216 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

From £495 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

The Severn Way follows the longest river in Britain from its source in the wild Cambrian Mountains to the sea. For years, the River Severn supported the industrial revolution in Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, and this busy history left rural wharves and busy inns dotted along its length. These make the riverside an accessible – and these days far more peaceful – setting for a relaxing, largely downhill walk that culminates in a meander along the sandy shores of the Severn Beach.

With the powerful Severn Bore sweeping along the broader sections of the river, the Severn Way provides a unique look into a beautiful force of nature, and all it has provided for the people who live along it.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Severn Way
  • Severn Way - South Section
  • Severn Way - North Section
  • Severn Way Short Break - South Section
  • Severn Way Short Break - North Section

About this route

7 to 10 nights
104 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £855 per person

Severn Way - North Section

Combine the hilly Welsh portion of the Severn Way with the gentle terrain of Shropshire in England. This streamside walk from the Severn’s source wanders along heathered pathways and through lush landscapes of grassy farmland, linking together characterful Welsh and English towns.

Kingfishers and grey wagtails are common sights along the thickly wooded riverbank that leads the way to the walk’s final stop at Bridgenorth.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SEVWN1 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Bridgnorth 7 nights, 6 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £855
SEVWN2 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Bridgnorth 10 nights, 9 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1215

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SEVWSBS From Worcester to Gloucester 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £495
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