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The Wye Valley Trail - 2 Days

Minstrel, rider and Obi at Pwll Brwynog

Swing into the saddle . . .

The Wye Valley Trail was one of the earliest FreeRein Trails, first offered to riders in the Autumn of 1989. It remains a deservedly popular horse riding holiday. After a brisk trot along the wide grassy tracks over the Begwns, or even perhaps a gentle canter or two, your trail descends through old green lanes and woodland tracks to cross the River Wye at Llanstephan.

Here the wooded Wye Valley is at its scenic best. The rocky outcrops and the rapids of Hell Hole are visible upstream as you cross the river by the old suspension bridge.

Stay at a welcoming hill farm . . .

The route now heads uphill to Llanerchcoedlan Wells - an old working hill farm whose sulphur springs were once a popular attraction. Riders with a little energy to spare in the evening can wander down and see the old pump house and stone trough where visitors used to “take the waters”. The hospitality and home cooked food here are in the best traditions of upland Wales.

Choice of return routes . . .

On your second day there is a choice of routes returning to FreeRein HQ. Either retrace your trail from the first day or choose the longer route.

This heads onto Llandeilo hill, the length of Llanbedr Hill with good canter opportunities before passing through Painscastle with the Roast Ox Inn as a lunch stop. After lunch - over the eastern edge of the Begwns and back down to FreeRein.

The Wye Valley Trail full itinerary, map, pricing & overview . . .

First Day . .

Arrive at FreeRein HQ at 9am.

Wye Valley Trail

Pack saddle bags then prepare your horses.

Go through your individual route pack & depart.

Out on trail all day.

Arrive at your accommodation, untack, feed & turn your horses out in the field.

Relax for the evening and enjoy a home cooked meal.

Second Day . .

Feed, groom and tack up your horse.

Out on trail all day.

Return to FreeRein HQ around 4-5pm for tea and homemade cake.

Pricing . .

The price is £314 per person including everything except your lunches.

Your Horse Riding Holiday . .

A real two day trail ride staying overnight at a unique and welcoming hill farm nestled above the Wye Valley. Excellent riding on varied terrain with medium length days in the saddle.

We all look forward to welcoming you on The Wye Valley Trail . .