The Wye Valley offers an abundance of walking for all levels, from short countryside loops to full-day routes with big views, riverside sections and woodland trails.

The Wye Valley Walk is one of the area’s best-known long-distance paths, with easy access to memorable sections during your stay.

If you’re visiting in early autumn, the Ross Walking Festival (September) is a great addition to the calendar, with a varied programme of guided walks that make it easy to discover new routes, learn more about the landscape, and walk with local knowledge.

Cycling in the Wye Valley is equally rewarding, with a wide choice of routes ranging from quiet country lanes and gentle riverside rides to more challenging climbs with panoramic views. The area suits both leisure cyclists and keen road riders, with plenty of villages, cafés and pubs to use as natural stop-offs along the way, making it easy to plan anything from a short spin to a full day in the saddle.

Two people walking on green pasture with sheep, trees, and rolling hills in the background on a sunny day.
Two people walking on a grassy hillside with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background.
Group of hikers, including two women and a dog, walking on a grassy hill in front of a historic stone castle surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
Group of people walking on a wooden suspension bridge with a dog in front, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A woman walking her dog in a grassy field with blooming trees and distant houses.
A group of people walking outdoors in a nature setting with green fields, trees, clouds, and blue sky in the background, with a close-up of red berries and green leaves in the foreground.