Explore The Local Area
Hay-on-Wye
We are 10 mins drive to Hay-on-Wye with it’s many lovely local independent shops, famous secondhand bookshops, café’s, restaurants and the popular Thursday Market to explore. We’re ideally situated if your visiting for the annual Hay Literature Festival.
Brecon
15 miles away you’ll find the market town of Brecon which is home to Theatre Brycheiniog, The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum and Brecon Cathedral.
The town is also the gateway to the Brecon Beacon’s National Park/ Bannau Brycheiniog with it’s highest peak Pen y Fan roughly a two hour climb to the summit.
Glasbury-on-Wye
Whether you’re here for adventure or relaxation, Glasbury on Wye is perfectly placed to explore the stunning countryside and landscapes that surround us.
We’re a great overnight stop for the Wye Valley Walking Trail and the Lon LasCycle Route. If it’s scenic walks, riverside swimming from the beach. thrilling canoe trips there's something for everyone.We have two local pubs in the village both serving great food in the evenings.
Hereford
20 miles drive away following the River Wye you’ll find the small city of Hereford. Famous for a number of things The birthplace of Edward Elgar and Bulmer’s Cider still being made in the city today.Also home to Hereford Cathedral and The Mappa Mundi exhibition.
Activities
Run
Short riverside routes or loops including quiet country lanes make running easy! Or tackle parts of the long-distance paths along the riverside or into the hills. Local running group The Hay Hotfooters host regular events including a Saturday 5k (Hay Riverside Run) – rain or shine.
Glasbury Angling Club
For details of fishing locally contact us direct when booking your stay.
Horse Riding
Enjoy short hacks or half/full day excursions from these well-established riding centres, all within a very short drive from By The River. Bryngwyn Riding Centre (20 mins) www.ridinginwales.com; Tregoyd Mountain Riders (10 mins) www.tregoydriding.co.uk; Trans Wales Trails (15 mins) www.transwales.com.
Walk
Check out Walk Hay (https://www.walkhay.co.uk/) for guided local or go it alone online walks.
The Wye Valley Trail is on our doorstep (join across the bridge), walking direct from your room couldn’t be easier. Head west towards Hay on Wye for beautiful riverside views or east, along the river then up through the hills of Mid Wales. In Hay, connect to the Offa’s Dyke Trail – following the border north or south. Or explore the many trails and loops in the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and Elan Valley Reservoir countryside.
Drovers Cycles
Whether you're after a leisurely ride or an off-road adventure, Drover Cycles (www.drovercycles.co.uk) in Hay-on-Wye has you covered. Run by passionate local cyclists, they offer bike hire, expert advice, and a warm welcome for riders of all levels.
Canoe
Fancy a day on the river? Couldn’t be easier from Rooms @ By The River – Wye Valley Canoes (www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk) are based next door and offer half and full day trips down the river.
Wild Swimming
Step straight into the beautiful River Wye from the pebbly shore opposite for a cooling river swim, or journey a little further a field along the river bank to discover pools that are perfect for peaceful enjoyment of the waterways.