Walking the Wye
Valley Walk - Independent walking holidays with Celtic Trails
Walking Holidays
The Wye
Valley Walk is an easy grade continuous walking trail
that follows the river valley from Chepstow to Rhayader
and continuing to its source near Pumlumon in the hills
above Aberystwyth.
The
136 mile (218km) route criss-crosses the lower border
between
Wales and England through a wonderful variety of scenery.
There are few sections that could be called strenuous
as
you walk through the dramatic limestone gorges that characterize
the Wye valley, through the rolling countryside of
Herefordshire
and amongst the remote green uplands of Mid-Wales.
Along
the way you may just see red kites and peregrines, and around
river bends be surprised by herons, cormorants, kingfisher
and salmon jumping out of the water. The walk is characterised
by its areas of 'outstanding natural beauty' and sites of
'specific scientific interest' rich in rare plant life.
You
take in stunning early medieval Tintern Abbey along your
route, and old historic towns and villages – Monmouth
, Hereford, with its famous Cathedral and Mappi Mundi, Goodrich
Castle, and a day in the famous old book town of Hay on
Wye, are just a few of the many interesting places you can
experience along the way.
Celtic
Trails is based in the Wye Valley, and is the leading organiser
of walking holidays on this interesting and enjoyable walk.
You stay in comfortable accommodation along the way , each
day your luggage is transported forward and we take care
of all the details of your walking holiday with us.
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