Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday in Wales with Lets Go Walking

Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday in Wales with Lets Go Walking

Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday in Wales with Lets Go Walking

This 136 mile walking holiday in Wales follows an easy walking trail along the River Wye from the source to Chepstow.

This is one of our River Walking Holidays and also one of our Wales Walking Holidays.

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday in Wales with Let's Go Walking

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Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday
a River Walking Holiday in Wales
from Chepstow to Hafren Forest (South to North) 
 
via Tintern Abbey, Hay-on-Wye, Monmouth, Hereford, Buith Wells, Rhayader, Llangurig and Hafren Forest.

Hike the Wye Valley Walk along the River Wye between its estuary at Chepstow to its source near Plynlimon and Hafren Forest in Wales in the Cambrian Mountains.
The walking route goes via Tintern, Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye, Builth Wells and Rhayadar.
The Wye Valley walking holiday is a 136 mile way-marked long-distance walking trail which can can be walked in either direction, upstream or downstream.

You can walk this hiking tour over 13 days at about 10 miles per day. If you do not have a fortnight available, you can walk it in 2 separate weeks:
Chepstow to Hay-on-Wye,
and
Hay-on-Wye to Source.

 Please note our guide book descibes the upstream route.

The Wye Valley Walk walking holiday connects with:

Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.

The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.

We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.

Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.

Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.

All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing.  The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.

We offer 3 suggested routes for the Wye Valley Walk walking holiday:

This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.

The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.

Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.

Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday
In Wales
Chepstow to Source
15 day itinerary
Upstream (South to North)
 
 13 days walking and 14 nights

Suggested Itinerary:      
Day 1: Arrive at Chepstow
Day 2: Chepstow to Tintern                         6 miles
Day 3: Tintern to Monmouth                        11 miles
Day 4: Monmouth to Goodrich                     13 miles
Day 5: Goodrich to Brockhampton               12 miles
Day 6: Brockhampton to Hereford               10 miles
Optional Day: extra day in Hereford
Day 7: Hereford to Staunton on Wye          12 miles
Day 8: Staunton on Wye to Hay on Wye      11 miles
Optional Day: in Hay on Wye
Day 9: Hay on Wye to Boughrood                 8 miles
Day 10: Boughrood to Builth Wells               13 miles
Day 11: Builth Wells to Newbridge on Wye  7 miles
Day 12: Newbridge on Wye to Rhayader      9 miles
Day 13: Rhayader to Llangurig                     12 miles
Day 14: Llangurig to Hafren Forest             12 miles
Day 15: Depart after breakfast

Prices per person for Wye Valley Walk
15 day itinerary 14 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2025£1,722£2,828£3,108

All prices subject to change

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Wye Valley Walk
Walking Holiday
(South to North)
 Chepstow to Source at Hafren Forest
Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Chepstow
Woodfield House

double/twin
£38.00

Single
 please ask

Tintern
Old Rectory

double/twin
£39.00

Single
 please ask

Wye Valley Hotel

£36.00

please ask

Monmouth
Punch House Inn

double/twin
£35.00

Single
 please ask

Hereford
Castle House Hotel

double/twin
£98.00

Single
 please ask

Somerville House

£38.00

please ask

Hay on Wye
The Swan at Hay

double/twin
£79.00

Single
 please ask

Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday
Chepstow to Source
Suggested Tour Duration
:
14 nights, 13 days walking
Total Distance:
136 miles/218 kms
Min/max daily distance:
6/13 miles 10/21 kms
Average Daily distance:
10 miles/16 kms
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Chepstow Castle
Tintern Abbey
Symonds Yat
Monmouth
Hay on Wye
Hereford
Builth Wells
Rhayader
Llangurig
Hafren Forest
This route connects with:
Offas Dyke Path
Glyndwr’s Way
Wales Coast Path

This 136 mile walking holiday in Wales follows an easy walking trail along the River Wye from the source to Chepstow.

This is one of our River Walking Holidays and also one of our Wales Walking Holidays.

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday in Wales with Let's Go Walking

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday
In Wales
Chepstow to Hay on Wye
9 day itinerary
Upstream (South to North)
 
 7 days walking and 8 nights

Suggested Itinerary:    
Day 1: Arrive at Chepstow
Day 2: Chepstow to Tintern                         6 miles
Day 3: Tintern to Monmouth                        11 miles
Day 4: Monmouth to Goodrich                    13 miles
Day 5: Goodrich to Brockhampton              12 miles
Day 6: Brockhampton to Hereford              10 miles
Optional Day: extra day in Hereford
Day 7: Hereford to Staunton on Wye          12 miles
Day 8: Staunton on wye to Hay on Wye      11 miles
Optional Day: in Hay on Wye
Day 9: Depart after breakfast

Prices per person for Wye Valley Walk
9 day itinerary 8 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2025£984£1,616£1,776

All prices subject to change

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Wye Valley Walk
Walking Holiday
(South to North)
 Chepstow to Hay on Wye
Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Chepstow
Woodfield House

double/twin
£38.00

Single
 please ask

Tintern
Old Rectory

double/twin
£39.00

Single
 please ask

Wye Valley Hotel

£36.00

please ask

Monmouth
Punch House Inn

double/twin
£35.00

Single
 please ask

Hereford
Castle House Hotel

double/twin
£98.00

Single
 please ask

Somerville House

£38.00

please ask

Hay on Wye
The Swan at Hay

double/twin
£79.00

Single
 please ask

Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday
Chepstow to Hay on Wye
Suggested Tour Duration
:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
75 miles/120 kms
Min/max daily distance:
6/13 miles 10/21 kms
Average Daily distance:
11 miles/18 kms
Grading:
easy
Features:
Chepstow Castle
Tintern Abbey
Symonds Yat
Monmouth
Hay on Wye
Hereford
This route connects with:
Offas Dyke Path
Wales Coast Path

This 136 mile walking holiday in Wales follows an easy walking trail along the River Wye from the source to Chepstow.

This is one of our River Walking Holidays and also one of our Wales Walking Holidays.

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday in Wales with Let's Go Walking

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday
In Wales
Hay on Wye to Source
 8 day itinerary
Upstream (South to North)
 
 6 days walking and 7 nights

Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Hay on Wye
Optional Day: in Hay on Wye
Day 2: Hay on Wye to Boughrood              8 miles
Day 3: Boughroom to Builth Wells             13 miles
Day 4: Builth Wells to Newbridge on Wye  7 miles
Day 5: Newbridge on Wye to Rhayader      9 miles
Day 6: Rhayader to Llangurig                     12 miles
Day 7: Llangurig to Hafren Forest              12 miles
Day 8: Depart after breakfast

Prices per person for Wye Valley Walk
8 day itinerary 7 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2025£861£1,414£1.554

All prices subject to change

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Wye Valley Walk
Walking Holiday
(South to North)
 Hay on Wye to Source
Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Hay on Wye
The Swan at Hay

double/twin
£79.00

Single
 please ask

Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday
Hay on Wye to Source
Suggested Tour Duration
:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
61 miles/98 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7/13 miles 11/21 kms
Average Daily distance:
10 miles/16 kms
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Hay on Wye
Hereford
Builth Wells
Rhayader
Llangurig
Hafren Forest
This route connects with:
Offas Dyke Path
Glyndwr’s Way

This 136 mile walking holiday in Wales follows an easy walking trail along the River Wye from the source to Chepstow.

This is one of our River Walking Holidays and also one of our Wales Walking Holidays.

Wye Valley Walk walking holiday in Wales with Let's Go Walking

Please note the Hay Festival will take place in Hay on Wye from Thursday 22nd May to Sunday 1st June 2025.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Hay on Wye. 
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on Offas Dyke Path or Wye Valley Walk we suggest you avoid these dates.

Please note the Royal Welsh Show will take place in Builth Wells from Monday 21st July to Thursday 24th July 2025.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Builth Wells. 
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on this section of the Wye Valley Walk we suggest you avoid these dates.

What’s included
in your Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday
in Wales

  • accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
  • daily luggage transfer
  • support should there be any problems on route
  • detailed itineraries
  • Guide Book (please note the guide is described in the South to North upstream direction only)
  • OS 1:25,000 map

Optional Extras
for your Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday in Wales

  • upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days
  • inn to inn walks

What’s not included
in your Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday in Wales

  • lunches and dinners
  • travel insurance

Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.

Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.

This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.

Wye Valley Walk Walking Holiday:
How to get there:

  • By Plane  to Bristol, Cardiff or Manchester, where we can arrange transfer to Chepstow or starting point of your welsh river walking holiday
  • By Car to Chepstow or starting point of your welsh river walking holiday where parking is available
  • By Train or Bus to Chepstow or starting point of your welsh river walking holiday

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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