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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

01:03

9.78km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

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The Bean Box Café, Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and croissants with a Riverside view

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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 destination for visitors. Known for its vibrant literary scene, Hay hosts an annual literary festival that attracts book lovers from around the globe.

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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

And the clock rings on the hour!!!

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Oscars Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

What’s not to love here!

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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 reputation for books! With over 20 bookshops for a population of just 2,000, Hay-on-Wye is often described as the ‘town of books’.

The town makes a fine stopping point on any long-distance walk or hike. Offa’s Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk pass through Hay-on-Wye, and the town is overlooked by the glorious Black Mountains to the south and by the green rolling hills of Powys to the north.

As it is easy to spend time browsing and purchasing items from the Hay-on-Wye bookshops, please remember that if you are on a long-distance hike you may have to carry the books that you buy!

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