Wye Valley, Protected natural area in Monmouthshire, Great Britain.
The valley extends through limestone gorges and native woodlands, following the River Wye from the Cambrian Mountains to the Severn Estuary at Chepstow.
The region contains evidence of 12,000-year-old settlements, with archaeological findings from Palaeolithic times discovered in local cave systems.
William Gilpin's 1770 publication about the River Wye established the foundation of British tourism, introducing organized tours to specific viewpoints.
The 136-mile Wye Valley Walk connects multiple locations along the river, offering access points for hiking, canoeing, and wildlife observation.
The limestone formations in the Woolhope area contain Silurian period fossils, creating distinctive geological features across the landscape.
Location: Monmouthshire
Inception: 1971
Website: http://wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.69255,-2.66283
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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