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Discover the magic of the Wye Valley

Explore the Wye Valley, a realm where history, nature, and enchantment intertwine. From kayaking the River Wye to trekking legendary paths and exploring ancient ruins, this journey promises magic at every turn for all ages.

Let’s take a journey through the enchantments of the Wye Valley, where history, nature, and magic intertwine.

The adventure begins with the River Wye itself, a silvery serpent winding through emerald forests and under ancient bridges and dramatic cliffs. The viewpoints looking down to the river from Symonds Yat and the Devil's Pulpit offer vistas that are simply unforgettable.

Grab a kayak and glide through waters that mirror the sky, past landscapes that artists and poets have captured for many years. From Ross-on-Wye to the enchanting Symonds Yat, each stroke takes you deeper into the valley's heart.

  

 

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     The Wye Valley Walk is a path of legends, where each step tells a story. Trek through ancient woodlands, over rolling hills, and along the river, where whispers of         the past join the rustle of leaves underfoot.

 

 

     

    Hay-on-Wye, with its kingdom of books, and Ross-on-Wye, with its charming lanes, are just the beginning. Each village in the valley seems lifted from a storybook, inviting         you to wander and wonder and breathe in the essence of each area around the Wye Valley. 

 

 

 

 

           

    Imagine the ghostly beauty of Tintern Abbey at twilight, its ruins a skeleton of stone draped in ivy, standing solemn in the valley. Its arches and windows frame the        sky, telling tales of monks who once walked its halls.

    The ruins of Goodrich Castle and the towering might of Chepstow Castle are sentinels of history, their stones steeped in tales of knights and battles, of love and           loss. Exploring these fortresses is like walking through the pages of a medieval tale.

 

The vineyards of the valley offer an abundance of opportunity to savour delicious tastings, while the local fare—from cider to cheese—tells of the land's bounty.           Dining here is not just eating; it's an adventure in taste.

 

   The Wye Valley is a theatre of nature, where peregrine falcons soar and otters play. Watching the wildlife here is to        witness the play of the natural world  – just watch out for the wild boars!

 

 

 

 

Whatever time of year you visit, the Valley will have festivals galore, from books, to art, to music, and of course food and drink of every kind; it isn’t just for hiking and paddling, the Valley is a magical place that will enchant all of your family, whatever age they are.

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