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The 'leaping salmon' logo used to identify the Wye Valley Walk
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A 218 Km (136mile) route between the mouth of the River Wye at Chepstow and the river's source on the Plynlimon Mountain north of Rhayader.

Noted for its scenery, salmon fishing and international value to biodiversity.  The southern section through the Wye Gorge is particulalry fascinating.

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NEW: See Loop and Circuit Walks off the Wye Valley Walk.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Since 5th Sept 2006 The route has been temporarily closed on safety grounds at St.Arvans - a diversion is signposted.  Please see attachments for more information.

Emergency Closure Wye Valley Walk  82kb pdf
Wye Valley Walk Diversion Plan  809kb pdf

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Introduction taken from the Wye Valley Walk offical Route Guide.
"The Wye Valley walk is 136 miles (218 kilometres) long, and follows the river valley from Chepstow in Monmouthshire to the slopes of the Plynlimon in Powys, criss-crossing the border between England and Wales.
The route starts off in the dramatic limestone gorge of the southern Wye Valley and then, after passing through Ross-on-Wye, traverses the more gentle countryside of Herefordshire, before entering the rugged uplands of Powys, in mid-Wales.
The walk is never very far from roads and houses although settlements become smaller and more dispersed beyond Hay-on-Wye.  It passes several historic towns - Chepstow, Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye, Hereford, Hay-on-Wye, Builth Wells and Rhayader, as well as many small villages and pretty hamlets.
There are a few hilly stretches, but it is suitable for any reasonably fit walker who wishes to enjoy the varied landscape and natural history of this delightful area."

For a preview of the guide book and how to obtain a copy - See Publications

For the official web site click here.

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