Wye Valley Yoga

The Wye Valley has quietly become something of a yoga hub, and Wye Valley Yoga is where much of that action happens. It's not a grand studio or a retreat centre - it's a proper working operation that attracts both complete beginners and people who've been practising for years. Classes run regularly, though you'll need to check their website or ring ahead to catch the current timetable and book your spot.

What makes this place work is the setting. You're in the heart of the Wye Valley, that gorgeous stretch of borderland between Powys and Hereford, where the river loops through steep wooded banks and everything feels a bit slower than it does elsewhere. Taking a yoga class here means you can easily combine it with a walk along the river, a visit to Hay-on-Wye's bookshops, or just sitting about in the landscape. It's not the sort of place that demands an entire day - a class and a coffee is about right.

Families with older kids might enjoy it, though this is really for adults serious about their practice. The proximity to By the Wye Glamping and Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park means you could easily base yourself at one of those spots and slot in a morning or evening session without fussing about. It's the kind of thing that adds texture to a walking holiday in the area rather than the main event, but that's rather the point. Ring ahead before you go - facilities and class schedules do shift.