WALK THE WYE CHALLENGE

INTRODUCTION

WALK THE WYE CHALLENGE is a new walking event in the Wye Valley, organised by the Rotary Club of Monmouth.

The event is based on the long running series of annual Walk The Wye events, run by the Club, but in response to requests from previous participants, the walking event now has a more challenging format.

Instead of the 6 riverbank walks previously on offer, there will be one principal route from Chepstow to Monmouth. This route will ascend the cliffs above the Wye, via the infamous 365 steps, before descending to Tintern. Then rising again to follow the ridge to Redbrook incorporating the magnificent Cleddon Falls, before descending and continuing to the finish at Monmouth.

All on well used Wye Valley footpaths with a total distance of 16 miles.

If that is too long, then there is the shorter option (10 miles) of starting at Tintern to follow the ridge and Cleddon Falls to Redbrook before continuing to the finish at Monmouth.

Written route instructions will be given to each walker.

For a third option, there is a 12 mile walk taking in the ridge above the Wye on the English side.

The event will be based at Monmouth Show Ground, where there is ample car parking. Free buses will take walkers to the start of the Chepstow to Monmouth and Tintern to Monmouth walks.

As in previous years, the event will raise funds for the Velindre breast cancer research team.

We are asking each walker to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship from friends and colleagues.

For those who enjoy a short riverbank walk we will also include a 4 mile circular walk, at a reduced entry fee, starting and finishing at Monmouth Show Ground.