Description
Short walks in and around the Wye Valley.
The Wye Valley offers tranquil river stretches, low hills, and woodland with a rich cultural landscape in between. This guide selects 15 walks that allow you to experience the area without long day marches. The selection is well-suited for those who also want time for towns, sights, and a quiet break along the way.
15 walks with maps and clear descriptions.
The routes are approximately 4–9 kilometres long and usually take under three hours. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps are linked to numbered descriptions, making it easy to follow the walk. The areas around Ross-on-Wye, Chase Wood, Capler Camp, and Mordiford provide variety between river landscapes, woodland, and views from low elevations.
Practicalities for the day of the walk.
The book provides information on parking, facilities, and highlights along the routes. A summary walk overview makes it easier to choose based on the time you have and what you want to experience. Ancient trackways, churches, and historic sites give the walk more substance than the distance alone, making several of the walks ideal to combine with other activities.
Who is the book for?
The guide is suitable for holidaymakers and casual walkers who want short, relatively easy walks on good paths and roads. Some hills provide views without significant elevation changes. The area can be explored throughout the year, with spring blossoms and autumn colours as distinct highlights. Rain can result in muddy ground even on an otherwise easy walk.
A long tradition of walking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew from climbers and mountain folk who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterises these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Mike Dunn. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2026. ISBN 9781786312891.
