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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

A circular walk through woods and pastures along forest tracks/trails, alongside the River Wye, and short sections on country lanes.  (N.B. there is a lengthy climb back up to the top of the valley - steep in sections and a large tree trunk to climb over/go under).

Coffee & lunch breaks (packed lunch required).

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

This walk is graded Moderate+ (Ramblers Handbook) with a good level of fitness required due to length and hill climbs. 

Stiles - 3

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 51049 05306
Nearest postcode:
NP25 4QB
what3words:
radiated.stack.midwinter
Start time:
10:00 am

Beacon Hill Woodland Car Park. From Chepstow head towards Trellech along B4293, turning right on entering the Trellech village on the first bend and then immediately left onto the Llandogo Road, then taking first left (after 500yds) onto Beacon Road and continue until the car park is reached on your right side.

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