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
Offa's Dyke - Glyndwr's Way - Epynt Way - Monks Trod - Elan Way - Cambrian Way - Beacons Way - Heart Of Wales Trail - The Marches Way - Monmouthshire Way
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Offa's Dyke
Offa's Dyke is a national trail that's picking up pace lately. Founded in 1969 it's a 177 mile long distance path following the course of the Offa's Dyke an ancient defensive ditch that runs the length of England and Wales.
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Glyndwr's Way
ThisGlyndwr's Way is a national trail exploring the life of freedom fighter and the last prince of Wales Owain Glyndwr. It passes by the source of the river Lugg and through incredible Mid Wales country.
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Epynt Way
The Epynt Way is a 49 mile local path created by local authorities and the Ministry of Defense in order to give people access to the Epynt an upland area in Mid Wales that was, up until recently, all Welsh speaking. The way (click for video) is crossed by numerous mountain streams and borders the Irfon and Wye Valley.
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Monks Trod
Sometimes called the Monks Way the Monks Trod is an ancient route between the old abbeys of Abbeycwmhir and Strata Florida in the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales. It passes through rugged Mid Wales and the Upper Wye.
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Elan Way
The Elan Valley Way can start in the sprawling city of Birmingham or in the wilds of the Cambrian Mountains. Take your pick. It's 118 miles and follows the route of the Elan Valley aqueduct which has carried Birmingham's water supply from the Elan Valley to Birmingham since 1904.
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Cambrian Way
Said to be the mountain connoisseurs trail the Cambrian Way is for those who are serious about their wild trekking. It runs from North to South or vise versa over many of the highest and most scenically beautiful areas of Wales.
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Beacons Way
Another mountains connoisseurs walk the Beacons way at 99 miles enters the Wye basin at Bwlch and continues on through to the Black Mountains at Llanthony. It explores the Brecon Beacons taking the walker West to East from Llangadog over some of its highest peaks and most rugged terrain.
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Heart of Wales Line Trail
Weaving between stations along the 'Heart of Wales' railway line the trail passes through some of Britain's most scenic rolling countryside and the Wye Valley at Builth. It Starts in Shropshire or Carmarthenshire and is packed with the best walking.
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The Marches Way
The Marches Way is a long distance path partially way marked that runs through the Welsh English borderlands known as the Welsh Marches. The route starts in Chester and Links with the city of Cardiff. It's like the shadow of Offa's Dyke offering a different perspective on the borderlands.
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The Monmouthshire Way
ThisThe Monmouthsire Way (Alt Link)is a circular trail covering 121 miles of Monmouthshire passing through much of the Wye basin. It includes the towns of Chepstow, Monmouth, Abergavenny, Pontypool and Usk as well as the counties highest point at Chwarel y Fan (2227 feet).
