• This guidebook focuses on easy to moderate routes between 4 and 9km that are generally short and straightforward, with gentle ascents and no challenging ground, making them suitable for children, older walkers and mixed-ability groups.
• Each of the 15 short walks includes clear, easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps tied to numbered route descriptions, helping you follow each walk with confidence.
• From gentle strolls above the River Wye to exploring landmarks near Ross-on-Wye, Chase Wood, Sellack Boat, Capler Camp and Mordiford, these routes offer a relaxed and rewarding way to experience one of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes on foot.
• All details of your day out are covered, including parking, facilities and highlights along the route, plus a handy route summary table to help you choose the right walk.
• The walks can be enjoyed throughout the year, with each season bringing different colours and views, though you should be prepared for some mud after wet weather.

Part of Cicerone’s Short Walks series, this Wye Valley guidebook brings together everything you need for relaxed and enjoyable days outdoors: short, accessible routes, straightforward navigation, and plenty to discover along the way. Whether you are visiting for a weekend break or exploring close to home, it is an ideal companion for discovering the valley’s tranquil landscapes and historic charm on foot.

15 Short Walks in the Wye Valley – Quick Facts

Trail name: 15 Short Walks in the Wye Valley
Location: Wye Valley, Herefordshire / Gloucestershire, England, UK
Walk type: Short day walks (each under ~3 hours)
Total walks: 15 routes
Difficulty: Easy to moderate; gentle ascents, no challenging terrain
Typical duration: Walks generally under three hours each
Terrain: Riverside paths, woodlands, hills, historic villages and hillforts
Navigation: Clear Ordnance Survey maps and numbered route descriptions included
Best season: Walks viable all year round, with seasonal colours and views; sturdy footwear recommended after wet weather
Highlights: River Wye, Ross-on-Wye, Chase Wood, Capler Camp, Mordiford, Sellack Boat, historic churches, Iron Age hillforts

The walks
1 Chase Wood from Ross-on-Wye
2 Ross-on-Wye and Wilton
3 Sellack Boat and Hoarwithy
4 Capler Camp
5 Mordiford and Joan’s Hill
6 Aconbury and Athelstan’s Wood
7 Breinton Orchards
8 Monnington Walk and Brobury Scar
9 Merbach Hill from Bredwardine
10 Brilley and Whitney Court
11 Rhydspence and Red Lane
12 Cusop Hill
13 The Begwns
14 Common Bychan and Rhos Fawr
15 Brechfa Pool