There's nothing quite like a long walk on a crisp and clear winter's day with your family or best mates. Even better when the reward at the end of it is a delicious meal and a pint in a cosy country pub as you warm your toes up next to the fire - and especially at the start of a brand new year when many are potentially still nursing a hangover or tackling their new year's resolutions with gusto in a bid to blow away the cobwebs of the past few weeks.
And what better route than along the gorgeous River Wye on the Welsh border? A route that not only allows you to soak up the countryside, fresh air, green vistas and history but takes you across two countries in the space of a few hours. That's pretty impressive, don't you think?
At the end of your walk, give yourself a pat on the back with a plateful of pub grub at one of the many establishments along the water and the walking route - but the Saracen's Head is one of the best spots, we think. This historic, riverside inn has stood for centuries in its spectacular position on the east bank of the River Wye and overlooks where the river flows into a steep wooded gorge. Plus, this family run inn is right next to the ferry that crosses the river.
