Landscapes for Life
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are some of the UK’s most cherished and outstanding landscapes.
…little did he know that he would start a fashion for travel down the Wye Valley that continues to this day. The Wye Tour, a two day boat trip along…
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Our top 10 not-to-be-missed Wye Valley Views! How about the Eagle’s Nest? Not a real one, but a double-decker viewing platform, perched precariously on cliffs with the most amazing eagle’s…
Read more…river are of international importance. Because of its nature conservation value, and to protect the wildlife the river supports, the Wye and many of its tributaries are also designated as…
Read more…lesser horseshoe bats in the UK and the smallest population of beavers at just 2! Beavers have been extinct in Britain for around 500 years, but have recently been reintroduced…
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Celebrating farmers who make an outstanding contribution to conserving and enhancing the landscape….
Read moreBlot on the Landscape – Industrial Wye Valley The now tranquil Wye Valley was one of the earliest areas in Britain to industrialise. Here, the raw materials needed – iron…
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What sort of activities can be funded by SDF? Listen to our Podcast about a recent drystone walling project supported by the SDF to find out more. The team behind…
Read morePlanning your trip Daily river level information There is an automated telephone service called River Call which provides information on water levels for the River Wye. The telephone number for…
Read moreThe Wye Valley Walk runs north from Symonds Yat to Ross on Wye, passing below the cliffs of Coldwell Rocks where peregrine falcons nest, along a particularly gorgeous section of…
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Here are some of our past projects, where you will find useful reports and information about these activities. AONB Farming Awards Lancaut & Spital Meeend archaeological investigations Lost Walls of…
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Temporary Diversion Due to an unsafe bridge over the Hardwicke Brook NE of Hay on Wye, the Wye Valley Walk is closed SW of Priory Farm at Grid Ref SO…
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You are spoilt for choice in this area where four long distance walks converge on Chepstow. The Wye Valley Walk and Offa’s Dyke head north on either side of the…
Read moreThis northern section of the AONB, from just south of Hereford at Mordiford, down to Hoarwithy, is less well known but has many stunning walking routes, as well as the…
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…at Wilton, catering for the travelling tradesmen and trowmen using the river – effectively running the motorway services of the day. It took Luke two weeks to settle the bet,…
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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are some of the UK’s most cherished and outstanding landscapes.
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Hadnock Road, Monmouth,
Monmouthshire NP25 3NG
Tel: 01600713977
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