7 of the most popular pub walks in the Wye Valley area
This is a 24.1-km circular trail near Monmouth, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a challenging route and takes an average of 6 hours and 50 minutes to complete.
This trail is great for camping, hiking, and mountain biking.
The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas.
The route begins in Monmouth and heads south into Wye Valley AONB.
You will pass through Mitchel Troy and continue south on quiet roads and lanes.
After 12.3 km going south, you will turn back north and continue through more woods and farmland.
There are two hills along the way that are steep in places.
The views from these hills are very pretty.
It is a great route overall for a full-day ramble.
Penallt and the Wye Valley Circular
This is a 6.1-km circular trail near Monmouth, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 2 hours to complete.
This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking.
The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
The circular route from Penallt in Monmouthshire takes in a beautiful stretch of the Wye Valley.
Penallt is set high on a hill above Monmouth, and the trail begins with a long descent into the valley before following the path alongside the River Wye and then climbing back steeply into the hills to return to the village.
The views throughout are spectacular, and in spring, the woodlands boast a beautiful carpet of bluebells.
This route makes for a fairly strenuous outing but is well worth it.
Lady Park Wood Circular
This is an 8.5-km circular trail near Monmouth, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to complete.
This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking.
The best times to visit this trail are March through May.
This is a circular route in Wye Valley that is great for mountain bikers and walkers.
You will begin from the White Horse pub in Staunton and head north on the path.
There are parts of the route beside becks but for the most part, you will be exploring a dense and quiet forest.
It is a great route overall for ramblers of all skill levels with some hills but nothing too challenging.
Brockweir, River Wye, and Tintern Abbey Circular
This is an 18.2-km circular trail near Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a challenging route and takes an average of 4 hours and 57 minutes to complete.
This trail is great for hiking and running.
This is a lovely woodland and waterside trail taking you from Brockweir, beside the River Wye, through the woodlands, and out to Tintern Abbey.
Here you can visit the historic site (fee required) and take in some refreshments before heading back to the start.
The trail is along a combination of paved roads, lanes, and rougher paths so care is needed around vehicles and in wetter conditions when the terrain becomes more difficult.
Appropriate footwear is advised.
Chepstow Park Wood to Chepstow Castle
This is a 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes to complete.
This trail is great for birding, mountain biking, and road biking.
The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
This trail starts in Chepstow Park Woods which used to be a medieval hunting park.
It is said to have originally been used for hunting by the Lords of Chepstow castle in the 13th and 14th Centuries.
This trail is a great place to reconnect with nature.
Croes Robert Wood, Trellech, and Woolpitch Wood Circular
This is a 9.2-km circular trail near Monmouth, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 2 hours and 29 minutes to complete.
This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking.
This is a lovely woodland and farmland trail taking you through Croes Wood, Trellech, and Woolpitch Wood where you can enjoy the scenic paths and keep an eye out for wildlife.
Along the way, you can take in some refreshments in Trellech and visit the ancient standing stones of Harold's Stones.
The trail is along a combination of paved roads and lanes and rougher paths through the woods and farms.
Care is needed around vehicles and in wetter conditions when the terrain is muddy.
There are also stiles along the way.
Appropriate footwear is advised.
Please note, you will be passing through fields where there may be livestock, so great care is needed.
Devauden to Chepstow
This is a 12.7-km point-to-point trail near Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
It is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 3 hours and 38 minutes to complete.
This trail is great for hiking and walking.
The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
These trails offer a great way to explore the Wye Valley and enjoy a refreshing drink at the end.
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