Wye Valley Walk

Wye Valley Walk

A wonderful walk from Rhyd-y-Benwch to Chepstow along the Anglo-Welsh Border and through Wales.

3 to 15 nights
24-142 miles
Easy / Moderate to Strenuous

From £375 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

Art of a kingfisher, an elusive bird that might be found on the Wye Valley Walk.Follow the River Wye along the Anglo-Welsh border all the way to the coast on the Wye Valley Walk. This trail is 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.

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

  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Wye Valley Walk
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Wye Valley Walk - South Section
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Wye Valley Walk - North Section
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Wye Valley Short Break - Circular
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Wye Valley Short Break - South Section

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

9 to 15 nights
142 miles
Moderate to Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £1087 per person

Wye Valley Walk

The full Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye from source to sea through dramatically varied Welsh and English terrain. Starting from Rhyd-y-Benwich, the trail traverses 142 miles as it weaves back and forth across the border between England and Wales.

The contrasting scenery found along this walk is complemented perfectly by the engaging, undulating terrain that provides a sense of achievement when looking out from the wonderful viewpoints, and you'll receive a warm welcome at various friendly towns and villages along the way.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
WVW1 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Chepstow 9 nights, 8 days walking Strenuous £1087
WVW2 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Chepstow 11 nights, 10 days walking Demanding £1316
WVW3 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Chepstow 12 nights, 11 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1434
WVW4 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Chepstow 13 nights, 12 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1551
WVW5 From Rhyd-y-Benwch/Hafren Forest to Chepstow 15 nights, 14 days walking Moderate £1775

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
WVSB1 A circular trail beginning at Chepstow 3 nights, 2 days walking Demanding £375
WVSB2 A circular trail beginning at Chepstow 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £499
WVSB3 A circular trail beginning at Chepstow 6 nights, 5 days walking Easy / Moderate £735
Views across the River Wye. - Views across the River Wye.
Views across the River Wye. Views across the River Wye.
Chepstow Castle - Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle Chepstow Castle
The bridge over the Wye at Builth Wells. - The bridge over the Wye at Builth Wells.
The bridge over the Wye at Builth Wells. The bridge over the Wye at Builth Wells.
A red kite spotted on the Wye Valley Walk. - A red kite spotted on the Wye Valley Walk.
A red kite spotted on the Wye Valley Walk. A red kite spotted on the Wye Valley Walk.
"Between Brockweir and Bigsweir" by Lou Marinoff (2016) "Between Brockweir and Bigsweir" by Lou Marinoff (2016)
"How Capule" by Stuart Inglis (2014) "How Capule" by Stuart Inglis (2014)
Tintern Abbey. - Tintern Abbey.
Tintern Abbey. Tintern Abbey.
"Tintern Abbey" by Lou Marinoff (2016) "Tintern Abbey" by Lou Marinoff (2016)
A path along the bank of the River Wye. - A path along the bank of the River Wye.
A path along the bank of the River Wye. A path along the bank of the River Wye.
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