The Wysis Way

The Wysis Way runs for 55 miles (88km) through the lovely and very distinctive areas of the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale and Cotswolds. Connecting two great National Trails, Offa's Dyke Path and the Thames Path, it provides a link which provides continuous walking for 400 miles from the North Wales coast to Greenwich.

The Wysis Way starts at Monmouth, where Offa's Dyke crosses the River Wye and heads east across a tract of the Forest of Dean and the Leadon Vale to Gloucester, which fully validates the old line 'blessed is the eye between the Severn and the Wye'. Features of the walk include the Kymin with views over Monmouth, Staunton, the northern edge of the Forest of Dean and expansive views from May Hill. After crossing the River Severn at Gloucester the route heads south east through the Cotswolds.

More Information

The Long Distance Walkers Association has an interactive Ordnance Survey map here.