The route passes through the Wye Valley alongside the River Wye and provides a great view of Symonds Yat Rock.
Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Ascent: 52 metres
Route grade: 20 (equivalent to Easy)
Time to allow: From 2h to 3h 30m
Starting point: YHA Wye Valley
Grid reference: SO 591 177
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End point: Circular, to YHA Wye Valley
Region: West Midlands
Type of walk: Riverside, Woodland
National Parks & National Landscapes: Wye Valley National Landscape
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Seats on route: No
Toilets: No
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: None
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL14) Wye Valley and Forest of Dean / Dyffryn Gwy a Fforest y Ddena