The Wye Valley & Vale of Usk

This area of Southern Wales is officially an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  It's pretty obvious why.  Meandering river, pretty little villages green

The Wye Valley Walk 218 km (136 miles)
Here's a nice long one to get you started.  This beautiful route follows the river valley from Chepstow all the way to Rhyader.  On the way, you'll pass through the historic towns of Chepstow and Monmouth and past the imposing remains of Tintern Abbey

The Three Castles Walk 30.5 km (19 miles)
Combining two of the things Wales is most famous for, walking and castles.  Discover an undulating landscape of wooded hillsides and hidden valleys.  This tranquil route includes the three Norman castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle. These now placid remains act as dramatic reminders of this area's once turbulent past.

The Usk Valley Walk 77km (48 mile)
A beautiful walk between Caerleon and Brecon through the beautiful Vale of Usk. Follow the otter logo on the waymarkers along the route - the otter was chosen for the logo because the River Usk was one of the few rivers in which otters were able to survive a dramatic decline in their habitat.

Offa's Dyke National Trail 285 km (177 mile)
Offa's Dyke itself is the historic border between Wales and England which was built around 757AD and today the path follows this route all the way from Chepstow in the south, right the way up through the country to Prestatyn on the North Wales coast.  The path goes through some of the most stunning scenery in Wales - wild moorland, majestic valleys, and mysterious woodland.

More information on these and many more walks are available from the Tourist Information Centres 

Alternatively, you might like to try one of the other areas of Southern Wales for more great walking ideas. 
The Brecon Beacons
Cardiff
The Golden Coast
The Valleys of Southern Wales

Walking Festivals 

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