Wye Valley Short Break - Circular
Sample the Wye Valley on a circular self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Wye Valley Short Break - Circular
https://www.contours.co.uk/wye-valley-short-break-circular
A self-guided walk along the Anglo-Welsh Border and through Wales, from Chepstow to Rhyd-y-Benwch.
From £355 per person
Follow the River Wye along the Anglo-Welsh border and across to the river’s source in Mid-Wales on a walk full of contrasts, from deep limestone gorges capped with ancient woodland to the water meadows and apple orchards of Herefordshire.
Some steep, rocky sections may provide a mild challenge, but the walk keeps primarily to easy pathways through gently undulating countryside. The Wye Valley Walk is an intensely green and enjoyable venture that walkers of all interests will enjoy.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £355 per person
Explore both banks of the Wye between Chepstow and Monmouth on this low mileage tour. The trail features spectacular viewpoints to admire nature flourishing on the river at Wintours Leap, the Devil’s Pulpit, Eagle’s Nest and Kymin Hill.
Human history is well-represented too, with several castles to visit, a unique medieval gateway leading the way into Monmouth, and the romantic ruin of Tintern Abbey awaiting a visit. This is a truly verdant space; this ancient woodland contains the finest selection of native British trees to be found anywhere in the wild.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Chepstow | 2 days walking | £355 | |
| WVSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Chepstow | 3 days walking | £475 | |
| WVSB3 | A circular trail beginning at Chepstow | 5 days walking | £700 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVSB1 | A circular trail beginning at Chepstow | 2 days walking | £355 | |
| WVSB2 | A circular trail beginning at Chepstow | 3 days walking | £475 | |
| WVSB3 | A circular trail beginning at Chepstow | 5 days walking | £700 |
This is a circular tour, travelling north from Chepstow to Monmouth via Offa's Dyke Path and returning south along the Wye Valley Walk. On some itineraries, this shows as "Redbrook-on-Wye to Redbrook-on-Wye" - indicating a walk north to Monmouth and back again.
Travel to Chepstow where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Chepstow to Monmouth. 18 miles (28.5km)
Monmouth to Chepstow. 17.5 miles (28km)
Depart from Chepstow after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Visiting the fascinating castles at Monmouth and Chepstow.
Admiring the view from Wintour’s Leap and spotting Peregrine Falcons on the cliff tops.
Enjoying beautiful riverside walking in ancient woodlands.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“The route was well marked and each day we walked a section that was manageable. We were fortunate that each day was dry, the paths in some places were wet from overnight rain and slippery. A spectacular walk.”Ms Burlton, UK
“This was a perfect short break for Springtime. The walking was varied and satisfying and the accommodation very welcoming and comfortable.”Ms Simmonds, UK
“It was delightful. The area was stunning, we especially liked the mixed woodland full of lovely birdsong.”Ms Reinsch, UK
“Fantastic mini break. Our first family walking holiday which has definitely whetted our appetite for more. Excellent pre holiday information from Contours, a brilliant route and flawless logistics throughout.”Mr Rankin, UK
“Excellent accommodation. Enjoyable walks.”Mr Cruse, UK
“Varied landscape was a big plus.”Mr Hazlehurst, UK
“The Wye Valley is a beautiful place to visit, the footpaths show the landscapes off and give a really varied terrain.”Mr Bayley, UK
“Beautiful scenery and interesting historic towns.”Mrs Andrews, UK
“Very nice walk, walking guide good, all paths well waymarked. We were a party ,all in our seventies, and we all enjoyed the walk though it might be difficult in the wet.”Mr Hughes, UK
Dog friendly