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One of the most beautiful natural rivers in Britain, the River Wye meanders for 58 miles through the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), from Hereford in the north down to Chepstow in the south where it meets the Severn.
Idyllic riverside towns and villages abound throughout, from the iconic Symonds Yat to the stunning Tintern, Ross-on-Wye and Redbrook, Llandogo and Monmouth. Three counties are covered here too - Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
You can hire a canoe or kayak and see the sights from the river, walk the Offa's Dyke Path or Wye Valley Walk or enjoy a driving holiday taking in the views from the roads. The Wye Valley is the perfect place to choose for an exciting rural break with breathtaking views, country pubs, outdoor activities and characterful attractions. The only question is, where will you choose to begin your journey?
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One of the most iconic locations in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, two riverside villages, beautiful riverside and hilltop walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do including canoeing, kayaking, cycling, walking, boat tours and birds of prey to spot.
Historic market town on the Welsh borders with lots of independent shops and great places to eat and drink.
Ross-on-Wye is a characterful market town in the south of Herefordshire offering excellent places to stay, eat and shop. Set in beautiful countryside right alongside the River Wye it’s a great place for fresh air, walking and canoeing with a bustling town centre full of arts and crafts, food and drink, a thriving antiques industry and many historic buildings. Ross-on-Wye is also the birthplace of modern tourism with a fascinating history.
The jewel of the Wye Valley - a picturesque village, ruined Abbey, pubs, shops, cafes, places to stay, stunning walks and viewpoints all around.
A bustling border market town, Chepstow is the gateway to the Wye Valley and Wales. Its stunning castle is the oldest in Britain and the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path begin here.
An old walled city, dating from Saxon times, Hereford is the area's administrative, commercial, cultural and agricultural centre.
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