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The Wysis Way is a 88km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth and Kemble, Gloucestershire.

Route Detail

Starting from the Wye Bridge in Monmouth[1] the Wysis Way heads eastwards up The Kymin and into the Forest of Dean. Heading primarily eastwards the trail goes through Hillersland[2] before continuing through the Forest. Passing through Nailsbridge, Harrow Hill and Mitcheldean on its way to the top of May Hill (296m) and some fantastic views of the River Severn. From May Hill the it continues eastward through Glasshouse, Taynton, Tibberton and the edge of Highnam before reaching Gloucester. At Gloucester the trail starts to head more southerly but still in an eastern direction up to the trig point in Robin's Wood (198m) before continuing southeasterly through Painswick, Bisley and Oakridge Lynch before reaching its end in Kemble where it meets the Thames Path.[3]

References

  1. ^ 51°48′40″N 2°42′34″W / 51.81111°N 2.70944°W / 51.81111; -2.70944
  2. ^ 51°49′29″N 2°37′40″W / 51.82472°N 2.62778°W / 51.82472; -2.62778
  3. ^ 51°40′48″N 2°0′54″W / 51.68000°N 2.01500°W / 51.68000; -2.01500