Severn Way

Severn Way

Shadow the River Severn from its source at Plynlimon in Mid-Wales to its end at Severn Beach in England.

4 to 19 nights
29-216 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

From £470 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

From the wild Cambrian Mountains flows the longest river in Britain: the Severn. For years it supported industrial revolution in Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, leaving rural wharves and busy inns dotted along its length. These make it an accessible – and these days far more peaceful – setting for a relaxing, largely downhill walk that culminates in a meander along the sandy shores of the Severn Beach.

With the powerful Severn Bore sweeping along the broader sections of the river, the Severn Way provides a unique look into a beautiful force of nature, and all it has provided for the people who live along it.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Severn Way
  • Severn Way - North Section
  • Severn Way - South Section
  • Severn Way - Short Break - South Section
  • Severn Way - Short Break - North Section

About this route

8 to 12 nights
113 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £925 per person

Severn Way - South Section

This shortened version of the Severn Way samples only the English portion of the route. The river is a huge, broad presence throughout, offering glimpses of the restored locomotives of the Severn Valley Railway and leading on past reservoirs, stately homes, and ornate towns complete with vast docks and grand cathedrals.

Interspersing riversides with canal walks, this low-level route offers the perfect waterside ramble.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SEVWS1 From Bridgnorth to Severn Beach/Bristol 8 nights, 7 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £925
SEVWS2 From Bridgnorth to Severn Beach/Bristol 10 nights, 9 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1150
SEVWS3 From Bridgnorth to Severn Beach/Bristol 12 nights, 11 days walking Moderate £1380

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SEVWSBS From Worcester to Gloucester 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £470
Contours Walking Holidays Contours Cycling Holidays Contours Trail Running Holidays

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