08:50 3 Boot Wye Valley (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sat 18 May 2024
Event Time: 08:50

This walk is in the past.

This is a challenging but rewarding walk that includes some classic features of the Wye Valley. From Monmouth we will follow the River Wye to Symonds Yat, crossing the river along the way at Biblins Bridge (a suspended foot bridge over the Wye). The first section of the walk is fairly flat with the exception of a climb at the end to get up to Symonds Yat Viewpoint where we will hopefully (weather permitting) be greeted with fantastic views over the Wye Valley.

The second section of the walk is more challenging, with a few steep ascents and descents, as we leave the river behind and make our way back to Monmouth through the forest. As we near Monmouth, we will leave the forest for a final ascent to Kymin Round House where there is another viewpoint and hopefully more panoramic views. We will then pick up the Offa's Dyke Path for the final descent back down into Monmouth for a well-earned drink in a local pub.

Please come prepared with plenty of food and water as well as clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Walking boots are recommended.

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Jenny N.

Walk Grade: 3 Boot
Walk Length: 15 miles

Date: Sat 18 May 2024
Meet: 08:50 at The Watertower (Clifton)

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

Alternative meeting point: 09:45 at Rockfield Road Car Park, Monmouth NP25 5AS
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.

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How do I join the walk?

Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.

On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

About Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others.  Read more on our FAQs page