A region of riverside rambles, heritage trails, and calm, reflective beauty.
The Wye Valley and Welsh Borders offer walking and outdoor adventures of a gentler kind — scenic, slow, and deeply storied. Here, the River Wye winds through wooded hills and limestone cliffs, while ancient abbeys, ruined castles, and stone towns rise from green pastures. This is borderland walking — not a boundary, but an invitation to explore the spaces between.
Self-guided walking holidays here follow riverside trails, climb to panoramic viewpoints, and wind through forests and cross-border heritage routes. Alongside the walking, the Wye Valley offers outdoor adventures including canoeing, paddleboarding, cycling, and nature-watching — ways to explore both the water and the wild. With every step or paddle, you move through centuries of story and landscape — a place made for presence, reflection, and quiet discovery.
One of Britain’s most beautiful long-distance trails, this route follows the River Wye from source to sea, passing Tintern Abbey, Monmouth, Symonds Yat, and miles of serene woodland and riverside walking.
Follow part of this legendary border trail, tracing the ancient earthwork that once divided Wales and England. Walk along ridges, across farmland, and through historic crossings with far-reaching views.
East of the Wye, the Forest of Dean offers woodland walks, iron-age forts, and sculpture trails. The border here blends natural beauty, cultural depth, and surprise around every turn.
The Wye Valley and Borders aren’t just where two countries meet — they’re where stories settle into the land.
To walk or paddle here is to enter a gentler rhythm: one of rivers, ruins, and quiet revelation.
You can walk the Wye Valley Walk, explore Offa’s Dyke Path, canoe or paddleboard on the River Wye, cycle quiet lanes, visit castles and abbeys, and enjoy wildlife-watching in ancient woodlands.
Yes. The Wye Valley Walk is the flagship route, with sections suitable for day walks or multi-day trips. Offa’s Dyke Path and trails in the Forest of Dean offer varied scenery and heritage sites.
Absolutely. Alongside walking, you can go canoeing, paddleboarding, cycling, rock climbing, and nature-watching. Many activity providers operate locally.
Spring and summer bring lush greenery and ideal river conditions. Autumn offers striking colours and quieter paths, while winter has a peaceful, atmospheric beauty — though trails can be muddy.
Yes. There are self-guided and guided walking holidays, often including baggage transfers, accommodation, and optional activities such as canoe trips or cultural tours.
