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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

Heading up from Ninewells we pass through Cicelyford making our way down via pastures, woodland paths and lanes towards Lan-y-Nant Farm. Our return takes us up through fields (some playful cows!) on through Catbrook and back to the cars.

Coffee and lunch break (packed lunch required).

Sunday, 1 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
215.8m / 708ft
Type:
circular

This walk is graded “Moderate” (Ramblers Handbook - to include some steep paths with a good level of fitness required).

Stiles - 19

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 51504 03823
Nearest postcode:
NP25 4PW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ninewells Wood Car Park. From Chepstow head through Tintern taking a left at The Wye Valley Hotel. Follow this road all the way up taking a left turn at the junction (opposite Whitestone car park) and after approx 1 mile car park is on the left.

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