The Wye Valley Walk which follows the river along the English-Welsh border from its source on Plynlimon, high in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales.

Legend has it that the three daughters of Plynlimon - the Wye, the Rheidol and the Severn - discussed the best way to flow to the sea and the Wye chose the prettiest route.

And I would heartily agree!

Clive G

September 30, 2025

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Autumn is the best time to see the Wye valley.

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1. Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey

12.4km

03:33

280m

Hike the moderate 7.7-mile Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey for stunning Wye Valley views and historical sights.

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2. Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

5.37km

01:31

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

8.73km

02:41

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Hewelsfield And Brockweir, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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River Wye and Wye Valley Walk

Forest of Dean Woodland Trail

Bigsweir Bridge

Descent into Tintern

Cuckoo Wood Bridleway

Cave Passage in Wye Valley National Landscape

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The River Wye in the Wye Valley National Landscape

1. Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey

2. Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

3. Tintern Abbey to Brockweir loop — Wye Valley

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