Walk 
3 to 16 nights
14 to 136 mls (km)
Welsh Borders
Easy to Moderate
Mar to Oct
£295
Idyllic Woodland Scenery on the Wye Valley Walk
- The historic ruins of Tintern Abbey cut an impressive figure in the landscape
- Visit the charming riverside village of Ross-on-Wye
- Goodrich Castle, a huge Norman castle betweem Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye
- See the 'Mapa Mundi' (a spiritual as well as geographical map of the medieval world) at Hereford Cathedral
- Hay-on-Wye, 'Book Capital of the World' with a world-famous annual festival of literature
- Important habitat for buzzards, peregrine falcons and red kites
Walking The Wye Valley
The 136 mile (218km) route intersect along the lower border between Wales and England. There are few challenges present with walks in the Wye Valley, as you follow the route through the dramatic limestone gorges that define this route. Walking through a protected area, you'll find allows for a more reflective experience as the trail weaves through the rolling countryside of Herefordshire and the remote green uplands of Mid-Wales.
The route along the river is a haven for wildlife - Red Kites, Peregrines and the Heron are all native to this area. The walk takes place in a recognised 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', protected for both its cultural importance and its status as a site of 'specific scientific interest' (natural habitat of rare and protected species).
Stunning early medieval Tintern Abbey appears along your route, and old historic towns and villages – Monmouth, Hereford (with its famous Cathedral and Mappi Mundi) and Goodrich Castle. The route also meets the areas most famous old book-town, with walks around Hay-on-Wye. These are just a few of the many interesting places you can take time to explore and unwind along the way.
Where is the Wye Valley Walk?
Skirting the border between England and Wales, The Wye Valley is an internationally protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its a predominantly rural region (there is one town Ross-on-Wye), where you can find some of the more dramatic scenery the UK has to offer. Walks in the Wye Valley cover dense woodland, riverside walks and climbs up forest tracks - offering you a far reaching vantage point over the valley.
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 and each day your luggage is transported forward - while we take care of all the details.
Path Walkthrough
The going underfoot along the Wye Valley will vary quite often, with idle stretches along the river interspersed with short, sharp sections climbing through forest tracks. That being said, the climb up does bring great rewards, with dedicated viewing platforms stationed along the valley - there really are some spectacular vantage points along your way. The best part of walking the Wye Valley will be spent bypassing mellow villages and walking out of dense woodland tracks into airy field tops, as you follow the river to its source in Rhyd y Benwch.
For such a long stretch of trail, there is surprisingly little compromise made in terms of tarmac. In fact, a lot of the route is fairly wild and rural, with very little in terms of development. Although this means that the route can be fairly unruly, it also means that a lot of the landscape stays intact, including the remnants of a more industrious past, with old victorian paper mills and railway lines left among the tributaries.
For a fantastic introduction to the “Picturesque Beauty” of the Wye Valley - we've launched a 3 and 5 day itinerary to celebrate the 250th anniversary of William Gilpin taking the Wye Tour, learn more here.
Our Wye Valley Walk Itineraries
Chepstow Castle to Rhyd Y Benwch
Distance: 136 miles (218.5km)
WVW1
16 Nights
from £1560
WVW1 ~ Chepstow Castle to Rhyd Y Benwch ~ 16 / 15
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Chepstow | |
| Day 2: | Chepstow to Tintern | 5.5 miles/8.8km |
| Day 3: | Tintern to Redbrook | 8.75 miles/14km |
| Day 4: | Redbrook to Symond’s Yat | 8 miles/12.8km |
| Day 5: | Symond’s Yat to Kerne Bridge | 8 miles/12.5km |
| Day 6: | Kerne Bridge to Brockhampton | 12.5 miles/20km |
| Day 7: | Brockhampton to Hereford | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 8: | Hereford to Bridge Sollers | 9 miles/14.4km |
| Day 9: | Bridge Sollers to Bredwardine | 6 miles/9.6km |
| Day 10: | Bredwardine to Hay on Wye | 8.5 miles/13.6km |
| Day 11: | Hay on Wye to Llanstephan Bridge | 11 miles/17.66km |
| Day 12: | Llanstephan Bridge to Builth Wells | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 13: | Builth Wells to Newbridge on Wye | 7 miles/11.2km |
| Day 14: | Newbridge on Wye to Rhayader | 9.5 miles/15.2km |
| Day 15: | Rhayader to Llangurig | 12 miles/19.2km |
| Day 16: | Llangurig to Rhyd y Benwch | 12.25 miles/19.6km |
| Day 17: | Depart Llangurig |
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WVW2
13 Nights
from £1280
WVW2 ~ Chepstow Castle to Rhyd Y Benwch ~ 13 / 12
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Chepstow | |
| Day 2: | Chepstow to Whitebrook. | 11.5 miles (18.4 km). |
| Day 3: | Whitebrook to Symonds Yat. | 11.25 miles (18 km). |
| Day 4: | Symonds Yat to Ross on Wye | 11.75 miles (18.8 km). |
| Day 5: | Ross on Wye to Fownhope | 11.25 miles (18 km). |
| Day 6: | Fownhope to Hereford. | 6.25 miles (10 km). |
| Day 7: | Hereford to Byford. | 10 miles (16 km). |
| Day 8: | Byford to Hay-on-Wye. | 13 miles (20.8 km). |
| Day 9: | Hay-on-Wye to Erwood | 13.75 miles (22 km). |
| Day 10: | Erwood to Newbridge on Wye. | 14.25 miles (22.8 km) |
| Day 11: | Newbridge on Wye to Rhayader. | 9.5 miles (15.2 km). |
| Day 12: | Rhayade to Llangurig | 12 miles (19.2km). |
| Day 13: | Llangurig to Rhyd y Benwch | 12.25 miles (19.6 km). |
| Day 14: | Depart Llangurig. |
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Chepstow Castle to Hay on Wye
Distance: 76.25 miles (122.5km)
WVW3
10 Nights
from £985
WVW3 ~ Chepstow Castle to Hay on Wye ~ 10 / 9
classic
| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Chepstow | |
| Day 2: | Chepstow to Tintern | 5.5 miles/8.8km |
| Day 3: | Tintern to Redbrook | 8.75 miles/14km |
| Day 4: | Redbrook to Symond’s Yat | 8 miles/12.8km |
| Day 5: | Symond’s Yat to Kerne Bridge | 8 miles/12.5km |
| Day 6: | Kerne Bridge to Brockhampton | 12.5 miles/20km |
| Day 7: | Brockhampton to Hereford | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 8: | Hereford to Bridge Sollers | 9 miles/14.4km |
| Day 9: | Bridge Sollers to Bredwardine | 6 miles/9.6km |
| Day 10: | Bredwardine to Hay on Wye | 8.5 miles/13.6km |
| Day 11: | Depart Hay on Wye |
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WVW4
8 Nights
from £760
WVW4 ~ Chepstow Castle to Hay on Wye ~ 8 / 7
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Chepstow | |
| Day 2: | Chepstow to Llandogo | 10.5 miles (16.8 km). |
| Day 3: | Llandogo to Symonds Yat. | 12.25 miles (19.6 km). |
| Day 4: | Symonds Yat to Ross on Wye | 11.75 miles (18.8 km). |
| Day 5: | Ross on Wye to Fownhope. | 11.25 miles (18 km). |
| Day 6: | Fownhope to Hereford. | 6.25 miles (10 km). |
| Day 7: | Hereford to Monnington. | 11.6 miles (18.6 km). |
| Day 8: | Monnington to Hay-on-Wye. | 11.4 miles (18.3km). |
| Day 9: | Dept after breakfast |
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Chepstow Castle to Hereford
Distance: 52 miles (83.5km)
WVW5
7 Nights
from £695
WVW5 ~ Chepstow Castle to Hereford ~ 7 / 6
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Chepstow | |
| Day 2: | Chepstow to Tintern | 5.5 miles/8.8km |
| Day 3: | Tintern to Redbrook | 8.75 miles/14km |
| Day 4: | Redbrook to Symond’s Yat | 8 miles/12.8km |
| Day 5: | Symond’s Yat to Kerne Bridge | 8 miles/12.5km |
| Day 6: | Kerne Bridge to Brockhampton | 12.5 miles/20km |
| Day 7: | Brockhampton to Hereford | 10 miles/16km |
| Day 8: | Depart Hereford |
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WVW6
6 Nights
from £580
WVW6 ~ Chepstow Castle to Hereford ~ 6 / 5
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Chepstow | |
| Day 2: | Chepstow to Llandogo | 10.5 miles/16.8km |
| Day 3: | Llandogo to Symond’s Yat | 12.25 miles/19.6km |
| Day 4: | Symond’s Yat to Ross on Wye | 11.75 miles/18.8km |
| Day 5: | Ross on Wye to Fownhope | 8 miles/12.5km |
| Day 6: | Fownhope to Hereford | 6.25 miles/10km |
| Day 7: | Depart Hereford |
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Hay on Wye to Rhyd Y Benwch
Distance: 62 miles (99.5km)
WVW7
7 Nights
from £690
WVW7 ~ Hay on Wye to Rhyd Y Benwch ~ 7 / 6
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| Day | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Hay on Wye | |
| Day 2: | Hay to Llanstephan Bridge | 11 miles (17.6 km). |
| Day 3: | Llanstephan to Builth Wells | 10 miles (16 km). |
| Day 4: | Builth to Newbridge on Wye | 7 miles (11.2 km). |
| Day 5: | Newbridge to Rhayader | 9.5 miles (15.2 km). |
| Day 6: | Rhayader to Llangurig | 12 miles (10 km). |
| Day 7: | Llangurig to Ryd y Bewch. | 12.25 miles (19.6 km). |
| Day 8: | Dept after breakfast |
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WVW8
6 Nights
from £610
WVW8 ~ Hay on Wye to Rhyd Y Benwch ~ 6 / 5
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| Day | Location | Distance |
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| Day 1: | Arrive Hay-on-Wye | |
| Day 2: | Hay-on-Wye to Erwood. | 13.75 miles (22 km). |
| Day 3: | Erwood to Newbridge on Wye. | 14.25 miles (22.8 km) |
| Day 4: | Newbridge on Wye to Rhayader. | 9.5 miles (15.2 km). |
| Day 5: | Rhayade to Llangurig. | 12 miles (19.2km). |
| Day 6: | Llangurig to Rhyd y Benwch. | 12.25 miles (19.6 km). |
| Day 7: | Depart Llangurig. |
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A Taste Of The Wye Valley
Distance: 14.25 miles (22.5km)
- High standard accommodation ranging from Guesthouses, Farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever available
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path where necessary
- Route planning and Walk Pack including Trail Guide, itinerary, accommodation direction, local interest leaflets and holiday planning
You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.
Our Wye Valley Walk holidays are available to walk March to October.
The Wye Valley can be walked quite comfortably in most seasons, depending on the section and undertaking involved. We advise walkers to avoid January to February, as the river tends to flood, making progress quite difficult underfoot.
Walkers may want to consider visiting in Autumn, where the surrounding woodland of the valley are lit up in colours of red and gold - it's an ideal place to witness one of natures most dazzling phenomenons
Rail
Railway stations are located in Chepstow and Llandrindod Wells, Caersws.
Bus
Bus stations are located in Chepstow and Llangurig, Llanidloes.
Car
If you prefer to arrive by car, we can advise on car parking arrangements at the start of your walk
(approximately £2.00 per vehicle per day in Chepstow) and transfers back to your vehicle at the end.
Taxis
Llangurig to Llandrindod Wells - prices available upon request.
Llangurig to Caersws - prices available upon request.
Llangurig to Chepstow - prices available upon request.
Chepstow Railway Station to Chepstow accommodation - prices available upon request.
Wye Valley Walk Client Reviews
4.7/5 based on 22 reviews
We have always walked with Celtic Trails. All very enjoyable and more than exceeded expectations, thank you. It was good to have such an enjoyable week after lockdown.
Chris, Swansea - September 2021
We have always walked with Celtic Trails. All very enjoyable and more than exceeded expectations, thank you. It was good to have such an enjoyable week after lockdown.
Chris, Swansea - September 2021
Tintern Short Break - Celtic Trails are friendly, helpful, efficient. We liked the idea of being able to park our car and stay at one accommodation to get used to being out and about again. We have booked the Coleridge Way and would like to complete the Wye Valley Walk next.
Angela D - June 2021
Celtic Trails were helpful and efficient.
Anon - June 2021
Celtic Trails are a wonderful company that goes out of their way to help you when needed and books the most magnificent B&Bs.
S. Descamps - November 2019
Thanks for everything, Kate - I look forward to planning next years trip. I would describe Celtic Trails as friendly, efficient, supportive and gracious. These walks restore my soul - that i why I do them
G. Beare - November 2019
Walk not too difficult, lovely scenery, good accommodation. Wye Valley sign are not always clear / visible, especially in the latter stages of the walk.
Duke - September 2019
Celtic Trails are better than other companies - they provide more detailed information, are efficient, organised and professional.
Anon. - May 2019
Always wanted to walk the Wye Valley - loved the wooded sections. Celtic Trails were: Efficient. Organised. Professional.
Anon. - May 2019
I would describe my experience with Celtic Trails as trouble free.
S. Davies - April 2019
The best thing about this holiday was the good organisation and the very friendly people. All of the accommodation was very good, too.
Anon. - October 2018
We love your choice of B&Bs - top notch! We heard about you via an article in the New York Times; we hadn't walked with a company before, only on our own, but we WOULD walk with you again.
Mr & Mrs Tuthill - September 2018
We would use you again.
Whitlam, DElla & Terry - September 2018
We could find no fault with Celtic Trails.
A & P - August 2018
We thought that section around Symonds Yat Rock was absolutely stunning - so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you.
Anon. - August 2018
We most enjoyed the wonderful hill scenery - especially the start to Erwood
J.H. - July 2018
We most enjoyed the beautiful countryside - each day was completely different.
Harden - June 2018
We had a very good holiday and loved the Wye Valley Trail.
Anon. - May 2018
We most enjoyed the scenery, the people and the hosts.
Anon. - May 2018
"Thank you for your friendly professional service."
Maddison - October 2016
"I like being able to focus on the walking, knowing the details are being taken care of. Thanks again for another lovely walking holiday – I recommend you to all my friends."
Runde - September 2016
"[I enjoyed] the variety of the landscape, the river, the silence - all in all there is not much tarmac on this walk. I find walking a long-distance track most relaxing, especially when there is enough time and only a light backpack to carry. There is nothing much to decide. You just get up in the morning and go on. It’s a very good way to slow down."
Hennike - August 2016
Booking Request - Wye Valley Walk
We will check your details and come back to you within two working days with a personalised estimate based on your requirements. We will then formally request a deposit of £150 per person (£100 per person for a single centre break) and book all your arrangements - find out about our full booking process here.
Please note this does not constitute a booking confirmation, we kindly ask you to refrain from booking any travel until we have confirmed all your arrangements.
Still Have Questions?If you are still unsure on any of your requirements, please do enquire with us first and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you with any queries you have.
Enquire About Wye Valley Walk
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Sample Accommodations
Please note: exact accommodation booked will depend on availability.