The Wye Valley and Vale of Usk, on the border between England and Wales, is a beautiful and varied area which attracts walkers from all over Europe.
Most walks take in a water course for some of their length, whether it’s the canal or one of the rivers originating in the Brecon Beacons. This landscape is dense with long distance paths; many walkers pass through on the Offa’s Dyke Path, the north-south traverse of the border country.
Some come to sample the best of the Wye Valley Walk (waymarked with the sign of a leaping salmon). If that sounds too energetic, you can browse a good selection of locally-available leaflets and packs to find walks to suit you, whatever your ability or interest.
Find out more about the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
Some useful links:
Terrain:
Rolling hills, river and canal banks
National Trails:
Long Distance Walks:
Wye Valley Walk
Usk Valley Walk
Three Castles Walk
Monnow Valley Walk
Tour Operators:
Contours Walking Holidays
Drover Holidays
Mapping:
Ordnance Survey Explorer 13, 14, 152, 167
CCW’s countryside access maps
