Walking in Wales independently gives you the freedom to really take things at your own pace and enjoy the solitude of the hills.
So if you're confident about finding your own way - with our detailed route notes and maps - a Drover Holidays self-guided walking tour is an ideal choice. We transfer your luggage, so you'll have plenty of breath left to enjoy the views. There are no set departure dates, just choose the day of the week on which you would like to begin your adventure.
Offa's Dyke The ultimate Welsh walk. Hike from one end of Wales to the other, following the line of King Offa's 8th century defensive earthwork. There are no border skirmishes in the 21st century – just stunning mountain scenery, sheep-cropped turf overseen by buzzards and lively market towns for you to explore and enjoy. Prestatyn Chepstow 177 miles 14 days Strenuous £785 £450
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Wye Valley Walk Follow the River Wye from sea to source, passing through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Herefordshire's cider apple country before entering Wales at the book town of Hay on Wye. As you traverse Mid Wales, you'll come across rocky waterfalls, hill farms and historic towns before reaching the river's birthplace in the Hafren Forest. Chepstow Plynlimon 136 miles 15 days Moderate £825 £470
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Beacon's Way A spectacular high-level route that introduces you to the best of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Combining Roman ruins, castles and a Norman abbey with glaciated landscapes, red sandstone cliffs and the highest mountain in the National Park, this route offers a rewardingly different holiday. Llangadog Abergavenny 100 miles 8 days Strenuous
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Taff Trail A lovely walk with great views and a wide variety of terrain. Well-marked paths and cinder tracks take you through the central Brecon Beacons and then south via the Taff Valley. The route takes in historic industrial towns, fine viaducts and a number of castles, while using green corridors to separate the walker from modern industry. Having emerged from the Taff Gorge, the trail brings you into the heart of Cardiff, and ends at the prestigious waterfront of Cardiff Bay. Brecon Cardiff 54 miles 6 days Moderate
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Usk Valley Walk Discover the Vale of Usk on this five day walk through varied landscapes. The River Usk is never far away as you walk in a northwesterly direction on well-defined footpaths, visiting the towns of Usk, Abergavenny and Crickhowell en-route. The walk ends in the Brecon Beacons National Park, in the thriving market town of Brecon. Caerleon Brecon 48 miles 5 days Moderate
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Llanthony Priory Spend a weekend in the beautiful Black Mountains, beginning in the book town of Hay on Wye. The path leads steeply out of the Wye Valley to the exhilarating Gospel Pass, and then on more level ground to your first night's rest at Capel Y Ffin. Spend the next morning exploring the 12th century remains of Llanthony Abbey, then continue to Longtown for the second night. The third day is spent following the peaceful Olchon Valley on the homeward leg to Hay on Wye. Hay Hay ?30 miles 3 days Moderate
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An introduction to Offa's Dyke Enjoy what many consider the best part of the entire Offa's Dyke path (but avoid the blisters that accompany the full 177 miles) by opting for this two day taster. From Hay on Wye you head north through outstanding scenery to the small town of Kington. After an overnight stop, the trail leads through woods, heathland and open country ideal for wildlife watching. A final descent brings you to Knighton - “the town on the Dyke” - and the end of the walk. Hay Knighton 28 miles 2 or 3 days Strenuous
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A Weekend on the Wye Follow the River Wye from England into Wales, starting in the little hamlet of Bredwardine. The route never strays far from the river, with it's salmon pools and historic bridges. Enjoy some excellent bird watching along this stretch of water, before arriving in the book town of Hay on Wye. Your second day of walking takes you along a series of quiet lanes and tracks, to journey's end in the village of Boughrood. Bredwardine Boughrood 17 miles 2 days Easy
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Three Castles Discover the rich mediaeval heritage of the Welsh borderlands at a gentle pace on this three day circular walk. Begin at Skenfrith Castle and enjoy the lovely countryside en-route to Grosmont Castle, and your first night's rest. Day two brings you to White Castle and an overnight stay in the village of Llanvetherine. On the third day, enjoy views of the Black Mountains as you return to Skenfrith. Skenfrith Skenfrith 18 miles 3 days Easy
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