by admin | Dec 11, 2022 | Wye Valley Walk Blog
The border town of Chepstow is a familiar jump-off point for me having already walked Offa’s Dyke and the Gloucestershire Way though for once I was not crossing the iron bridge over the River Wye to Gloucestershire, instead I was remaining firmly in Wales. The Wye...
by admin | Dec 11, 2022 | Offa's Dyke Path Blog
The backdrop to the start of your Offa’s Dyke journey is extremely impressive, a large stone and plaque set at the top of a steep bank provides a great photo opportunity, as indeed does the view. Behind you lies the River Severn, here at its widest point as it opens...
by admin | Dec 10, 2022 | Wye Valley Walk Blog
It was a snap decision to walk driven by a sudden burst of summer sun when the season had been sliding inexorably into autumn over the previous few weeks. My reward was a simply fabulous day’s walking in a very beautiful part of the Wye Valley, with warmth on my...
by admin | Dec 10, 2022 | Offa's Dyke Path Blog
In terms of distance and time, this is a shorter section than many others and if your accommodation or scheduling requires, you can easily extend it beyond Monmouth, as I did the first time I walked Offa’s Dyke, opting to finish at Hendre. However, I love Monmouth and...
by admin | Dec 9, 2022 | Wye Valley Walk Blog
The top of Pig Alley was my start point today but I was a little reluctant to leave Ross-on-Wye straightaway and instead backtracked along the street for a little, enjoying the sights of this old part of the town including the landmark stone Market House. However, the...
