15 Short Walks in the Wye Valley

Discover 15 of the best short walks in the Wye Valley, carefully chosen to showcase the area’s peaceful riversides, ancient woodland, historic churches and Iron Age hillforts, all in under three hours.With no technical terrain and only short climbs, these routes are ideal for families, casual walkers and anyone looking for easy access to outstanding scenery. 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 fo