Wye Basin L.D Trails
Wye Basin L.D Trails
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Throughout the Wye Basin there are numerous long distance walking trails that intersect it and or pass through. They range from national trails to locally devised trails such as the Mortimer Way, the Epynt Way, the Monks Trod, Beacons Way, 3 castles Way or the Twin Trails in Herefordshire. Not on the list is the Wye Valley Walk - check that out here. All pass by or are near to Wye rivers, forests and or high hills and are worth stepping onto. Here is a list of the trails associated with the Wye region.
Key
Herefordshire Trail - Twin Valley Trail - Mortimer Trail - 3 Castles Walk Gloucestershire Way - Wysis Way - Wyches Way - 3 Choirs Way - Monnow Valley Walk
01
Herefordshire Trail
The trail is a 150 mile circular route along existing rights of way that hooks up the market towns of Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Kington, Leominster and Bromyard. A rural trail it reveals the varied landscapes of the Malvern Hills, the Black Mountains to the West through to the forests of Mortimer in the North.
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Twin Valley Trail
The 'Twin Valley Trail,' explores ancient ley line features said to be straight lines connecting prehistoric sites and energy super highways. Discovered by Alfred Watkins a local walker it taps into two free flowing rivers the Monnow and Dore, lush valleys, the Black Mountains as well as monastic sites, tiny churches and views to inspire.
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Mortimer Trail
This trail will take you through (see route) part of the Marches of England starting in the county town of Ludlow and finishing in the Small border town of Kington. It passes through large forests, limestone plateaus and ambient pastures in an area once ruled in mediaeval times by the Mortimer family, one of the most powerful Norman earldoms.
04
3 Castles Walk
Exploring the 3 castles of Grosmont, Skenfrith, White Castle the 3 Castle Walk will take you through once Norman dominated Monmouthshire. You'll experience the rolling hills of the borderlands, see views of the impressive Black Mountains and those of South Wales as well as handrail and cross two Wye rivers the Monnow and Trothy. It's a great area to explore..
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Gloucestershire Way
Linking the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Walk the Gloucestershire Way also hooks you up with the Severn, Cotswold, Oxfordshire and Heart of England Ways. It passes through the Forest of Dean, Severn Plain and Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At 100-mile (160-kilometre) long it uses existing rights of way making for a varied trail.
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Wysis Way
Linking up the Off's Dyke and Wye Valley at Monmouth with the source of the river Thames and the beginning of the Thames Path National Trail the Wysis Way passes through the Forest of Dean, the Severn Vale and the Cotswolds all renowned for their picturesque beauty. At 55 miles you pack a lot into the walk
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Wyches Way
At 80 miles the Wyches Way connects the Offa's Dyke with the border of England and wales at Kington (see River Arrow) with the Coltswold Way at Broadway Tower. Starting in Kington you shortly stride through spectacular North Herefordshire via the Lugg and Frome valleys before immersing yourself in the Malvern Hills prior to standing below Broadway tower in the Cotswolds.
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3 Choirs Way
Celebrating the renowned three choirs festival this long walk of 95 miles has a musical flavor. Numerous natural features are encountered from the rivers Severn through to the Wye, Teme and Lugg as well as the Marcle and Malvern ridges let alone the Suckley Hills. It also connects with the Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Wysis and Severn Ways and the Wye Valley Walk. Step out and enjoy.
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Monnow Valley Walk
Linking with Monmouth and the Black Mountains via the river Monnow valley the Monnow Valley Walk is a 40 mile hike that handrails a good portion of the River Monnow before reaching Monmouth to the South East of its source near the famed Hay Bluff. the views of which from there are incredible.