News and path updates

Thinking of a Wye Valley Walk in February? Why not plan to walk the Monmouth to Tintern or Chepstow to Tintern section & combine with a visit to the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden to see their stunning collection of snowdrops. Homemade warming refreshments - think boozy hot chocolate, mulled wine & mulled apple juices with serious cake! Open 1pm - 4pm 3rd/4th/5th, 10th/11th/12th & 17th/18th/19th Feb.

An unsafe bridge is closed over the Hardwicke Brook NE of Hay-on-Wye, SW of Priory Farm at Grid Ref SO 2479 4414. See Hay to Bredwardine route map for exact location and surrounding paths and minor roads to be used to avoid the closure. Please note that in dry weather it may be possible to cross the stream without having to take a detour.

Hay’s annual literature festival, described by Bill Clinton as "The Woodstock of the mind". Hay Festival – Thursday 25 May to Sunday 4 June 2023. Hay Festival – Thursday 25 May to Sunday 4 June 2023

The first snow of winter has fallen on the Wye Valley Walk creating a winter wonderland for walkers to enjoy. Put on extra layers, boots with good treads and pack a flask of mulled wine and some mince pies for a festive treat.