Section 4 of 17, Wye Valley Walk
Newbridge-on-Wye to Builth Wells
6.7 miles (10.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 012 582. Finish: SO 041 510. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 151 m of climbing and 179 m of descent; highest point 188 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newbridge-on-Wye.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 310 m from the start. Directions SO 015 584Bus stop, 360 m from the start. Directions SO 016 581Bus stop, 440 m from the start. Directions SO 017 582
- Car parks
- Car park, 380 m from the start. Directions SO 016 582Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SO 016 582Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SO 016 580
Getting back
The section finishes at Builth Wells. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Builth Wells Groe, 10 m from the finish. Directions SO 041 511Groe 2, 80 m from the finish. Directions SO 041 510Station Road, 360 m from the finish. Directions SO 041 514
Planning the Wye Valley Walk
- Planning the whole trail: wyevalleywalk.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Wye Valley Walk (Cicerone).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%, grass 17%; the rest (60%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 21 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 0.7 miles in.
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