EXPLORE THE WYE VALLEY FROM YE OLD FERRIE INN
The Wye Valley has so much to offer and to be able to see it by bike or foot will give you a new appreciation. Especially when guided by a local expert who can share hidden gems about the history of the area.
We are now offering guided walks and ebike guided adventures from the YOFI including lunch, a drink*, and bike hire**.
EXPLORE // EAT // RELAX
We leave from the YOFI doorstep at 10:00am. We have several dates to choose from this year, and if doesn’t suit your schedule you can request a specific date to fit your travel plans.
GUIDED WALKS
CAVE & FORTRESS
3-4 hrs / 10km
£60 per person
Min age 12
Includes lunch and drink
We will wander up thought the heavily wooded valley sides to discover caves & a huge Iron Age hill fort. Excavations have discovered the bones of beaver, wolf, reindeer, mammoth & even a skeleton of a giant human! We will descend back to the riverbank to cross Biblins, head north to Symmonds Yat east & return via the hand ferry.
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UP TO THE ROCK
2-3 hrs / 7km
£60 per person
Min age 12
Includes lunch and drink
Take the hand ferry to Symmonds Yat East & climb up though ancient beech woods as we leave the river behind. Our goal is Yat Rock, this triangular outcrop of rock was once a hill fort providing sanctuary for its iron age residents. The amazing views are only improved by the possibly sitings of peregrine falcons and other birds of prey.
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GUIDED eBike Rides
EASY – WYE VALLEY RIDE TO MONMOUTH
a great family ride
2-3 hrs / 20km
£100 per person
including lunch and a drink
Min age 12
Min height 5’3″
The Ross-on-Wye to Monmouth railway once ran along the riverbank in Symmonds Yat East, it closed in the 1960s but now provides a great way to see the river. A great way to see how the River Wye has changed by crossing 3 very different bridges, a wire pedestrian suspension bridge, an 19c iron railway bridge & the only medieval fortified bridge left in the UK, Oh & a hand ferry too!
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MODERATE – WYE VALLEY FORESTS AND STONES
3-4 hrs / 20km
£100 per person
including lunch and a drink
Min age 12
Min Height 5’3″
Let the EBike take the strain as we tour the highlights of the Wye Valley forests near Symmonds Yat. Enjoy the fire tracks and groomed tracks to visit the Suck Stone, Yat Rock, and of course cross Biblins bridge by bike.
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EXPLORER – SINGLE TRACK ADVENTURE
4-5 hrs / 25-35km
£100 per person
including lunch and a drink
Min age 12
Min Height 5’3″
If you already ride MTB and want to taste what the Wye Valley can offer, this is the ride for you.
We will link single track together to provide a fantastic loop that will start & finish at the YOFI.
Rides & Walks are provided by a great local adventure team at Raven Adventures. For more information drop us an email at info@ravenadventures.co.uk
ABOUT YOUR GUIDES
Siôn
Siôn at Raven Adventures knows every trail and path you can walk or ride a skill acquired from 35yrs reconnaissance experience in the Army.
Beth
Beth is the one who isn’t afraid to try something new and explore the unknown, and she makes a mean cake.
Need to know & Experience needed
*Lunch and drink of up to £15 spend are included.
** Ebike hire is included with the guided rides, if you wish to bring your own bike a discount of £25 will be given
Meet at the YOFI carpark. If you are travelling in, car parking is included.
A minimum age of 12yrs for all activities
All walks need a some level of fitness and should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain (walks can be modified to suit the group)
All bike rides need you to be confident riding a bike and be okay on gravel and forest tracks. The Easy and Moderate rides are suitable for all, the Explorer is for those that already ride regularly and would like to see more and go further.
