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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 £395 per person

About the trail

From the wild Cambrian Mountains flows the longest river in Britain: the Severn. For years it supported industrial revolution in Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, leaving rural wharves and busy inns dotted along its length. These make it 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.

Routes on this trail

Severn Way

Severn Way

12 to 19 nights
216 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £1,135 per person
A self-guided walking holiday from Llanidloes to Bristol following the course of the River Severn.Find Out More
Severn Way - North Section

Severn Way - North Section

7 to 10 nights
104 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £665 per person
Explore Mid-Wales and Shropshire on a self-guided walking holiday from Plynlimon to Bridgnorth.Find Out More
Severn Way - South Section

Severn Way - South Section

8 to 12 nights
113 miles
Moderate+
From £760 per person
A walk from Bridgnorth to Severn Beach through Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.Find Out More
Severn Way - Short Break - South Section

Severn Way - Short Break - South Section

4 nights
33 miles
Moderate
From £395 per person
A short self-guided walking holiday exploring the southern section of the beautiful Severn Way trail.Find Out More
Severn Way - Short Break - North Section

Severn Way - Short Break - North Section

4 nights
29 miles
Moderate
From £395 per person
A short walking holiday from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth through the landscapes of Shropshire.Find Out More

Customer reviews from the Severn Way

“The Severn Way is a pleasant and interesting walk which is not too taxing. It makes a pleasant change from toiling uphill and down dale.”
Mr Rooke, UK
“Shrewsbury and Ironbridge were lovely - we did well to choose an extra day there.”
Ms Terry, UK
“A great experience to follow a river from its source (a boggy pool on a mountain) to a mighty four mile wide estuary. It was so varied, changing all the time and I loved it all.”
Ms Mobbs, UK
“Really enjoyable. Superb variety of high-quality accommodation. Arrangements worked faultlessly- thank you!”
Mr Hallatt, UK
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