3 days of guided walks along trails and footpaths in or near the glorious setting of the Wye Valley, one of the best kept secrets in the walking world
There will be something for walkers of all abilities and interests, with walks ranging from just under 3 miles to around 8 miles. Many of the walks involve things other than just walking.
For instance there’s a Cream Tea walk, a walk and steam train ride, a lunch cruise on the river Wye and several pub lunch walks. There’s also a bird watching walk, a geology walk and a walk looking back to the creation of the first long-lasting railway lines made from special steel developed in the nearby Forest of Dean.
Several walks offer a long or short option and all of this in or near the beautiful Wye Valley. For more information go to the Walking Festival’s own website.
For accommodation nearby look no further than Ye Old Ferrie Inn Bunkhouse. Standing on the banks of the River Wye this 15th century pub, with its charming traditional features, offers warming open fires, stunning views across the valley and B&B accommodation. Adjoining the Inn, the bunkhouse offers practical and affordable accommodation in two cosy bunkrooms sleeping 6 and 12.
Experienced tuition at Ye Old Ferrie Inn, with great food and a riverside bunkhouse
Experience a swim on the Wild Side at Ye Old Ferrie Inn on the River Wye. Experienced swimmer, Angela Jones, has been swimming in the Wye for 25 years. She runs weekly swims and can provide swimming tuition for groups visiting the bunkhouse. Find out more at www.run-wild.co.uk. Ye Old Ferrie Inn is a family run riverside pub that has been standing on the banks of the River Wye since the 15th century. With warming open fires, great food and a riverside bunkhouse. Get out of the river to a welcome at the bar and stunning views across the valley.
Ye Old Ferrie Inn at Symonds Yat provides rest and restoration on the Wye.
If you enjoy messing around on rivers then you would love a holiday canoeing along river Wye. It is easy to arrange canoe hire from one of the companies along the river. They will meet you upriver and collect you a few days latter further down. You can camp for a night or two or B&B, and then and stay at Ye Old Ferrie Inn Bunkhouse when you come to Symonds Yat. The old Inn faces the river, with a wide broad patio stepping down to the river and excellent for portage at Symonds Yat. The Inn has a welcoming atmosphere and serves good food and ale. The upstairs bunkrooms overlook the river. There is a room for 6 and a larger bunkroom for 14. There is also B&B in double rooms.