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An Offa's Dyke circular Walk in the Wye Valley


by Imperial Dave
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Short description
A cracking easy walk that takes in some lovely views of the Wye Valley whilst following Offas Dyke for part of the way

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Region: Wales
Start at: side of road
Circular Route
Start grid ref: SO542054
Difficulty: Easy
Scramble element: Walking
Grade:
Distance: 11.3 kilometres
Total ascent: 0 meters
Approx. time needed: 2 hrs 49 mins
Map: LR 162 or OL 14
   
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Long description
Doest really matter where you start although I tend to park up next to the woods just after crossing Bigsweir Bridge and taking the right hand turn towards Coleford/Clearwell

Make your way into the woods that slowly climb up to crest of the valley hillside. All along here Offa's Dyke can be seen or walked on and it is very impressive in places.

The route follows the ridgeline within the woods only breaking breiefly into woodland glade or field by Coxbury Farm. Plunging back into the woods again, continue along the ridgeline until you reach Highbury Farm. Here take time to look around the Wye Valley and down into Redbrook. Fine views are to be had and for those with a keen eye, you will spy a pub nestling on the far bank of the River Wye

Down the short steep valley side into Redbrook, cross the road by the post office and then take the path that runs behind the football field. This takes you across the old railway bridge that used to carry steam trains from Chepstow to Monmouth. As you drop down, The Boat Inn presents itself and is a fine and timeless traditional watering hole. After pausing for a pint, make your way along the riverbank following the course of the old railway trackbed. In summer this is a lovely walk and if you are brave, why mnot take a quick dip in the cool but not cold waters of the Wye?

Eventually the path leads you to Bigsweir Bridge, a fine stone structure that has seen better days but is in the process of being renovated. Admire the Pike House standing guard by the bridge (also in need of urgent repair) or take a look at the WW2 pillbox cleverly hidden in the field next to the Pike House. As you cross the bridge, take time to gaze upstream and down the Wye and finally take the small road back up to the car and home

Getting there

By bus from either Monmouth or Chepstow (although I dont know the frequency)

By car driving from the North enter Monmouth on the A449 and then take a left over the bridge on the A446 which after 7 miles gets you to Bigsweir bridge. From the South take teh A446 from Chepstow and drive for 18 miles until you reach (and cross)Bigsweir Bridge

Facilities

Redbrook Village and The Boat Inn are halfway along this walk. Sometimes, I like to start from Redbrook so that I can finish at The Boat Inn for a pint and a bite to eat.

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