6 days tour

Black Mountains And Wye Valley Walking

Black Mountains And Wye Valley Walking

This tour includes:

Accommodation

5 nights premium hotel

Others

Black Mountains - Hike in the Breacon Beacons easternmost range Abergavenny - Discover this lively and historic market town famous for its food festival Comfortable centre base - Relax after rewarding walks in a 4 star family-run hotel

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 5 Breakfasts

Guide

Explore Tour Leader / Trek Guide Driver(s)

Transport

Bus Ferry

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Black Mountains And Wye Valley Walking

  • Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Abergavenny
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Join Trip In Abergavenny

      Arrive in Abergavenny, a lively and historic Welsh market town surrounded by mountains, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Attractions include Abergavenny Castle, Market Hall, many independent local shops and restaurants. Each September the town plays host to a famous two-day food festival - one of the UKโ€™s biggest foodie events. We base ourselves at the Kings Head Hotel, located in the heart of town. Check in is possible from 3pm. The Tour Leader plans to meet you in reception at 6pm for an introductory briefing followed by a chance to get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Black Mountains Hike Along Hay Bluff To Hay-On-Wye
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Black Mountains Hike Along Hay Bluff To Hay-On-Wye

      This morning we take a short drive north through the National Park to Velindre. The Black Mountains are the easternmost of the four ranges of hills that comprise the Brecon Beacons National Park, located in southeast Wales and spilling over the border into Herefordshire. From Velindre we begin our first hike, heading up toward Lord Herefordโ€™s Knob (or Twmpa) and along the top to Hay Bluff. We then descend on trails into Hay-on-Wye on the English border; renowned for books it is both the National Book Town of Wales and the site of the annual Hay festival that has drawn literary enthusiasts since 1988. There will be some free time to browse the bookshops and cafes before driving back to Abergavenny. Todayโ€™s walk will take approximately 5 hours and will cover a distance of 15 kilometres, with a total ascent and descent of approximately 685 metres.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Black Mountains Hatterall Ridge Walk To 12Th Century Llanthony Priory
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Black Mountains Hatterall Ridge Walk To 12Th Century Llanthony Priory

      After breakfast, we drive to the small village of Pont Rhys Powell for todayโ€™s linear walk. Our hike starts up the southern end of Hatterall Ridge in the Black Mountains, and we will take in a section of the Beacons Way and Offaโ€™s Dyke Path. Eventually the ridge begins to widen out into a plateau from which we descend into the Vale of Ewyas toward Llanthony and the remains of its Augustinian priory. Although it is now a 900-year-old ruin, it is easy to appreciate that Llanthony Priory was once one of Wales great medieval buildings. There will be time to explore before driving back to Abergavenny later this afternoon. Todayโ€™s walk will take approximately 4 hours and will cover a distance of 12 kilometres, with a total ascent and descent of approximately 520 metres.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Walk Wye Valley Aonb And Forest Of Dean To Monmouth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Walk Wye Valley Aonb And Forest Of Dean To Monmouth

      Today we begin with a drive over the border to Symonds Yat West in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is one of the most iconic and beautiful locations in the Dean Wye. We cross the river on a traditional pull ferry to Symonds Yat East, to start our walk where Symonds Yat Rock provides spectacular views and the opportunity to spot nesting Peregrine Falcons. Continuing on the trail along the River Wye we walk through the Forest of Dean, crossing back into Wales and eventually we reach The Kymin. Now looked after by the National Trust, the Georgian grounds are a haven for wildlife, home to birds, bats, badgers, wild boar and the red wood ant - one of the UKโ€™s rarest and largest ant species. Admiral Nelson visited the 18th century Roundhouse and Navel Temple in 1802. Our walk ends in bustling Monmouth, with its Norman castle remains and the only remaining medieval stone-gated bridge in Britain. Later this afternoon we drive back to Abergavenny. Todayโ€™s walk will take approximately 4 hours and will cover a distance of 13 kilometres, with a total ascent and descent of approximately 515 metres.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Wye Valley Aonb Walk To Tintern Abbey. Parva Farm Vineyard Wine Tasting
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Wye Valley Aonb Walk To Tintern Abbey. Parva Farm Vineyard Wine Tasting

      Today we head back into the Wye Valley AONB. From Tidenham, close to the River Severn, we start walking and quickly pick up Offaโ€™s Dyke Path, headed north through leafy semi-ancient woodland and skirting along the River Wye along the Welsh-English border. Admire the spectacular view of Tintern Abbey from the Devilโ€™s Pulpit, before dropping down through the trees to reach the abbey. The 900-year-old ruins drew poets and painters such as Wordsworth and Turner in the Romantic period. There will be some free time to explore the Cistercian abbey remains and the village of Tintern before our hike, and holiday, draw to a close at Parva Farm Vineyard. Here we enjoy a tour of the vines and a taste of the wines before we depart for Abergavenny. Todayโ€™s walk will take approximately 3 to 4 hours and will cover a distance of 12 kilometres, with a total ascent and descent of approximately 440 metres.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trip Ends In Abergavenny
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trip Ends In Abergavenny

      After a last hearty breakfast, itโ€™s time to say farewell and begin your journey home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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