Description
From the river’s source to a rich valley.
The Wye Valley Walk follows the Wye through a landscape that changes character from open uplands to farmland, forests, and distinct valleys. The route connects areas in Wales and England before ending at Chepstow. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to both the walk and the places that make the river landscape worth exploring.
Stages that can be combined in various ways.
The guide describes the tour from north to south with stages and overviews that support planning. You can follow the entire route or choose shorter sections around Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, and Ross-on-Wye, among other places. Information on transport helps when you want to return to the starting point or divide the trip into several visits.
Maps and practical assistance along the river.
Ordnance Survey maps at 1:50,000 accompany the route descriptions. Stage overviews and information on facilities make it easier to choose daily distances and accommodation. The book is written by the Wye Valley Partnership and compiles local knowledge about a route that offers both riverside sections, higher trails, and well-known historical sites along the way.
More than a flat walk along the water.
The route features both gentle sections and hills, and is best suited for walkers with average walking fitness. Rain can lead to muddy surfaces, and floods may affect riverside stretches. Use the guide in conjunction with updated information on conditions, allowing you to choose an itinerary that suits the season and the day’s weather.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: The Wye Valley Walk Partnership. English language. 208 pages. Second edition, published in 2024. ISBN 9781786311986.
