Private Day Hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff
Be transported into the dark ages and discover the history and mystery of an incredible natural region on this private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley!
Practical information
Discover some impressive and historic spots as you explore come lesser-known paths with an expert local instructor on this 13-kilometer, 300-meter ascent private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff!
You should plan a full day (approximately 5.5 hours) for this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Safety and activity briefing
- Start of your 5-hour hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley
- Visit or pass through:
- Yat Rock
- Biblins Bridge
- King Arthur's cave
- Little Doward
- Return to the meeting point and end of activity
You should have a moderate level of physical condition to participate in this activity (walk 13 kilometers with a 300-meter ascent).
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time.
All minors should be accompanied by an adult.
Your instructor might be able to offer you transportation to the meeting point. Please contact them once your reservation is confirmed to get to know your options and possible prices.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. The activity will take place rain or shine, but there might be some inaccessible points.
Pets are welcome in this activity.
- Experienced and certified guide
- First aid kit
- Private Hike
- Transportation to the meeting point (check special terms)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Parking fees
- Comfortable sports clothing (adapted to the weather conditions)
- Sports shoes or hiking boots
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
- Rain gear (windbreaker, raincoat, waterproof pants)
- Hat
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Warm layers
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Practical information
Enjoy a day of combined wonder as you visit some incredible historic spots and walk through stunning natural trails on this amazing private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff! Wye Valley is located in the border between Wales and England, and it holds immense cultural and historical value to both nations. With diverse attractions to both old and young visitors, this is the perfect place to spend a sightseeing and sporty day with your family, friends, or partner.
On the day of your private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff, your instructor may offer you a transportation service to the meeting point (check special terms), located at the Woods of Witchurch cafe, in Ross on Wye. Once you're with your expert guide, they'll give you a thorough safety and activity briefing, so you know exactly where you're going and what to do to stay safe and have a great time! You'll have the option to pick a private or shared experience, but either way, you'll get to experience an incredible activity.
Once you're prepared, it's time to start! You'll spend around 5 hours on this private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff, concentrating on keeping up with the pace of the guide and observing the beautiful Welsh and English landscapes. You will hike a distance of 13 kilometers with a 300-meter ascent, so be sure that you have the physical condition to participate. The first stop you'll make will be at Yat Rock, a stunning viewpoint where you'll get to observe the beautiful Oxbow River. Then, you'll head over to Biblins Bridge, a 'rope' suspension bridge that you'll get to cross.
Next, you'll head to King Arthur's cave, a curious historical landmark consisting of a limestone cave at the foot of a low cliff where your expert guide will give you some details about its name and lore. Finally, you'll head toward Little Doward, an Iron Age fort which is said to be the location of the last stand of King Vortigen. You'll learn, have fun, make stops to rest and have lunch (not included), and once you're done, you'll head back to the original meeting point for the end of your private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff.
Don't forget to bring warm, comfortable clothing to hike in, sports shoes or hiking boots that are hopefully waterproof, a raincoat and pants if you have them, a water bottle, some sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, your lunch, and some snacks, as well as anything else you might need (medication, hiking poles, etc.) to spend an amazing 5 hours on this private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff!
Immerse yourself in Welsh and English history, culture, and nature as you follow an expert guide around some of its most important spots. Book your private day hike around King Arthur's Wye Valley, near Cardiff, today!