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West Midlands Region

Hay-on-Wye – Hay Castle loop from Hay on Wye

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Hay-on-Wye – Hay Castle loop from Hay on Wye

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5.0

(1)

9

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Hay-on-Wye – Hay Castle loop from Hay on Wye

01:13

4.51km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

1.34 km

View of Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.04 km

Angie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Straightforward cafe in the centre of town. Not flashy and not a ‘coffee’ stop but good mug of tea and tasty baked potato 🥔

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3

2.08 km

Bookstore in Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Structure

…one of many bookshops in Hay

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

2.18 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect …

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5

2.21 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

And the clock rings on the hour!!!

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6

2.30 km

Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world …

Tip by

7

2.41 km

Hay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest …

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8

4.16 km

Cusop Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

4.51 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.84 km

1.83 km

528 m

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.40 km

686 m

207 m

204 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

11°C

4°C

87 %

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