The Wye Valley Walk: From Plynlimon to Chepstow - Couverture souple

The Wye Valley Walk Partnership (Ruth)

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ISBN 10 : 1786311984 ISBN 13 : 9781786311986

Editeur : Cicerone Press, 2024

Synopsis

Trace the winding course of the Wye Valley, one of Britain’s most picturesque river landscapes, on The Wye Valley Walk, a 222km (138-mile) long-distance trail from the river’s source in the Welsh hills to the historic port of Chepstow. Along the way, walkers will pass through rolling hills, ancient woodlands, limestone gorges, and charming riverside towns, discovering iconic landscapes such as the Forest of Dean, Tintern Abbey, and the cliffs of Symonds Yat. 

This official guidebook, authored by the Wye Valley Partnership, simplifies every stage of your journey, making the Wye Valley Walk accessible to most reasonably fit walkers, and equips you with the tools to plan, navigate, and fully appreciate this historic river route. It provides step-by-step navigation for the full north-to-south route, with 1:50,000 OS maps, stage facilities tables and public transport details for flexible planning.

• The trail is divided into 17 stages with detailed route descriptions, 1:50,000 OS mapping and the distance, terrain, and elevation you can expect each day
• A stage facilities planner presents refreshment, public transport and accommodation options at key locations along the route, including Rhayader, Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth 
• Suggested itineraries of 8, 11, 13 and 18 days are included, perfect for tailoring the trail to your available time and experience
• Downloadable GPX files for digital navigation, ensuring walkers can follow the route confidently on smartphones or GPS devices
• Explore the history and architecture of landmarks like Goodrich Castle, Hereford Cathedral, and Tintern Abbey as you walk

 

Plan your Wye Valley Walk from the river's source at Plynlimon to the dramatic estuary at Chepstow. Follow riverside paths, explore historic towns, and enjoy the natural beauty and cultural heritage with precise directions, maps, and stage-by-stage advice from this official guide. 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The Wye Valley Walk Partnership works to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area by promoting its economic and social development and its suitability for quiet and informal enjoyment to the public. The team work hard to maintain the area's beauty for future generations. 

Ruth Waycott, who wrote the guide to the Wye Valley Walk on behalf of the Partnership, was born in Kenya but has lived in the Wye Valley and walked the paths beside the Wye for nearly forty years. After two decades working in the tourism and interpretation sector on both sides of the Wales/England border, she now works in the protected landscapes sector for the Wye Valley National Landscape team. Ruth often leads walks for refugees and minority groups, as well as for Chepstow, Ross and Hereford Walking Festivals. She loves introducing visitors to the stories and special places of the Wye Valley. She has written a handful of books, including 'Overlooking the Wye' for the Wye Valley National Landscape, and has authored many walking leaflets and trail guides.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cicerone Press
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1786311984
• ISBN 13: 9781786311986
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible