Promoted Routes

The Wye Valley Walk runs for 136 miles from the slopes of Plynlimon in mid Wales, near the source of the River Wye, to Chepstow in Monmouthshire, where the Wye joins the Severn Estuary.

The Walk enters Herefordshire at Hay on Wye and leaves the county, after 57 miles, just north of Monmouth. The Walk follows the route of the river, but it is not just a riverside path, although some sections are along the riverbank, many sections depart from the river to climb the surrounding hills, giving excellent views over the Wye valley.

This route brings many visitors to the the county, and a great deal of time, effort and money has been spent to bring the walk up to a standard that is acceptable to people who may not have much experience of countryside walking.

Many people from the UK and from other parts of the world walk the full length of the Wye Valley Walk and stay at B&Bs and hotels along the route, or stay in self catering accommodation and explore the route from their base, perhaps using a combination of car and public transport to walk different sections over a number of days.

The Wye Valley Walk is supplemented by four Loop Walks leading off the main route south of Hereford at Mordiford, Capler, Ross on Wye (the John KyrleWalk), Leys Hill, Hoarwithy and Breinton Springs.

The Walk is clearly waymarked and a Guidebook is available (£7.95) and a separate Accommodation Guide is also published.

The Mortimer Trail which runs from Ludlow to Kington, a total of 30 miles. The route follows the ridges of the north Herefordshire hills, dropping down to river valleys through unspoilt countryside and taking in Iron Age hillforts and other sites of historic interest. The Trail can be completed over 2 or 3 days walking.

A longer walking holiday can be taken by including the five Loop Walks off the Trail which lead into the local villages of Yarpole, Wigmore, Shobdon, Lingen and Titley.

This route is clearly waymarked and supported by a Guidebook (£5.95) available from bookshops throughout the county.

The Herefordshire Trail

The Herefordshire Trail is a circular trail, approx 154 miles in length and designed by the Herefordshire Ramblers Association. It passes through all of the market towns and some delightful villages.

Starting in Ledbury the route visits Ross-on-Wye, Kilpeck, Pontrilas, Peterchurch, Whitney on Wye, Eardisley, Kington, Lingen, Brampton Bryan, Leintwardine, Richards Castle, Leominster, Bromyard, Bishop’s Frome and Bosbury.

For further information visit the website (click on the external link below).

The Monnow Valley Walk

A section of the Monnow Valley Walk passes through Herefordshire between Longtown and Hay on Wye. The linear walk runs a total of 40 miles following the River Monnow from its confluence with the River Wye at Monmouth to its headwaters below Hay Bluff.

An excellent guidebook “The Monnow Valley Walk" by Eira and Harry Steggles is available from bookshops throughout the county.