Day 2 Hay on Wye to - 8 ½ miles (14 km) From Hay on Wye the route crosses the river and now heads along the north bank towards the village of . This is "Kilvert Country", the area around the parishes of and Hay described by Francis Kilvert in his 19th century diaries. Two miles further along the valley lies the small village of on Wye. This is a popular spot for canoeists and there is a lovely café on the bridge – a good

spot to watch the world go by and enjoy some lunch. A Weekend on the Wye 2-day Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Follow the through the peaceful countryside of the Welsh borders on this 2-day walking break from Bredwardine to Boughrood. The route follows a section of the Wye Valley Walk and is ideal for nature lovers - who can look forward to flora and fauna at river level and overhead - red kites are now a common site in the area. A few more miles through sheep-dotted fields and woodland brings you to journey's end at Boughrood, the Day 1 unusual name is probably derived from the Welsh “bach Bredwardine to Hay on Wye - 8 ½ miles (14 km) rhyd” meaning little ford. The remains of a motte and The walk begins in the village of Bredwardine, linked by a bailey castle are evidence of the importance of these fine 18th-century bridge fording points – In the 11th and 12th centuries castles were (the first brick bridge in built at Glasbury, Boughrood and Llowes to control these Herefordshire!) to the critical fording points across the Wye. equally tiny Brobury with its fine Brobury House and gardens. From river level Tour summary you tackle the only real Duration 2 days climb of the walk, to the Distance 17 miles (28 km) top of Merbach Hill, where panoramic views of the Wye Grading Easy Valley and the Black Mountains across the border to the Price £165 per person based on 2 people South and West await. sharing a twin/double room. Contact us for sole traveller/single occupancy rates. Meals Cooked breakfast included. Packed lunches & evening meals can be arranged on your behalf if required. Options Add an extra night at any stage of the tour, prices from £40pp per night.

Remember, this itinerary is just the starting point.

Please contact us if you have any special requirements and we will be A descent through fields and woodland brings you back to happy to tailor the tour to suit you. the river and then it's an easy walk across the fields and the golf course down to Hay on Wye.

After your day's walk, indulge yourself with a spot of book- browsing in one of Hay's three dozen second-hand bookshops or simply settle down for a cosy pub meal and a pint of Wye Valley Ale!