Our Top Twelve Outdoor Activities to Enjoy on Wye Valley Holidays

The Wye Valley is a beautiful area of outstanding natural beauty, with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy on and off the river during self-catering holidays in the Wye Valley. Here are twelve of our favourite Wye Valley activities to enjoy outdoors in the Wye Valley:

1. Walk the Wye Valley Walk: This 136-mile trail follows the River Wye from its source in mid-Wales to the mouth at Chepstow. You can choose to do the whole route or just a section of it.

2. Go canoeing or kayaking: The River Wye is one of the best places in the UK for canoeing and kayaking, with plenty of companies such as  Ross-on-Wye Canoe Hire offering guided trips, canoe and equipment hire.

3. Explore the Forest of Dean: This ancient woodland is a great place for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. You can also take a guided tour of the forest or go on a Segway adventure.

4. Visit Tintern Abbey: This ruined abbey is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area, with stunning views of the River Wye and plenty of history to explore.

5. Go rock climbing: The Wye Valley is a popular destination for rock climbers, with plenty of challenging routes and climbing schools offering instruction and equipment hire. Dont worry if you are new to the sport - there are companies offering rock climbing course in the Wye Valley for beginner and experts.

6. Take a hot air balloon ride: See the Wye Valley from a unique perspective with a hot air balloon ride, offering breathtaking views of the countryside.

7. Visit Puzzlewood: This enchanting woodland is a popular filming location and is said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. You can explore the winding pathways and natural rock formations on a guided tour.

8. Go fishing: The River Wye is also a great spot for fishing, with plenty of salmon and trout to be caught.

9. Visit Symonds Yat: This picturesque village on the River Wye is a popular destination for canoeing, fishing, and hiking, with stunning views of the river and the surrounding countryside.

10. Take a guided wildlife tour: The Wye Valley is home to a wide range of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and peregrine falcons. You can take a guided tour to learn more about the local flora and fauna.

11. Visit Symonds Yat: This picturesque village on the River Wye is a popular destination for canoeing, fishing, and hiking, with stunning views of the river and the surrounding countryside.

12. Go mountain biking: There are plenty of mountain biking trails in the Wye Valley, with routes to suit all levels of experience.