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Lower Wye Group

We are the Lower Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Having crossed the Wireworks Bridge we walk up through Caswell Wood joining the Offa’s Dyke path before heading down towards the Wye crossing Bigsweir Bridge and returning along the banks of the river.

Coffee & lunch break (packed lunch required).

Sunday, 1 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Moderate - one long gradual climb. Woodland pathways, pastures and quiet lanes. Three stiles.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 52679 00116
Nearest postcode:
NP16 6TQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

From Chepstow head towards Tintern on A466 taking a left turn at The Wild Hare Hotel up Forge Road until you arrive at the Wireworks car park on your right

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking