A region of riverside rambles, heritage trails, and calm, reflective beauty.
The Wye Valley and Welsh Borders offer walking 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.
Walkers can follow riverside trails, climb to panoramic viewpoints, and lose themselves in forest paths and cross-border heritage routes. With every step, you move through centuries of story and landscape — a place made for presence, reflection, and quiet adventure.
One of Britain’s most beautiful long-distance trails, this route follows the River Wye from source to sea, passing through 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 region 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 here is to enter a gentler rhythm: one of rivers, ruins, and quiet revelation.
Curated stays for walkers, wanderers, and slow travellers — all within easy reach of the path.
Trusted tour companies offer self-guided walking holidays in Wye Valley & The Borders — with accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes included.
Discover trails, river walks, historic towns and countryside stays across the Wye Valley and the Welsh Borders.
Start your walk on one of the region’s best-known routes.
