RIVERSIDE WALK PARKRUN - HAY ON WYE - FULL COURSE ROUTE

Sped up video of the entire Riverside walk parkrun course in Hay on Wye.
What is Riverside Walk parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Riverside Walk, under Wye Bridge, Bridge Street, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DE (w3w: ///bonfires.list.trying) . See Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.
How fast do I have to be?
We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Riverside Walk parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email [e-mail] to help.
Safeguarding
parkrun is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For our full safeguarding processes and policies, including how to report a concern, please see our Safeguarding Hub.
We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at The Bean Box - please come and join us!
Course Description
Start and finish under Hay river bridge (town side). Follow hardcore footpath for 1k (old Hay to Brecon railway line), then two clockwise laps around the Warren (a grassy river meadow beside the river Wye), returning to start on railway line footpath.
Due to a narrow section of the course this parkrun is not suitable for double prams/running buggies. The course may also not be suitable for single buggies but please contact the team in advance for further advice on the course.
Facilities
No toilets at start/finish. Public toilets at Oxford Road car park (in Craft Centre at top of car park) and at Hay clock tower (junction of Lion and Broad Streets - HR3 5AA). Both currently 30p to use.
Getting There
Location of start
The event starts under the river Wye road bridge (B4351) - on the town side, Bridge Street, Hay-on-Wye (five minutes walk from Oxford Road car park to start).
Getting there by public transport
Bus: Stagecoach South Wales (T14) bus services from Brecon and Hereford to Hay. There is no bus service arriving from Hereford in time for 9:00am on Saturdays.
Train: The nearest railway stations are Hereford (20 miles), Leominster (23) and Abergavenny (26).
Getting there on foot
From Oxford Road car park (and T14 bus stop):
From top of car park (exit through Craft Centre - public toilets) cross Oxford Road via zebra crossing and go through Backfold Lane (Tourist Information at entrance to Lane) to Castle Street. Turn right on Castle Street and follow to RM Jones Pharmacy (on left) and then left down to clock tower (public toilets). Turn right along Broad Street - and first turn left onto Bridge Road (at the Three Tuns). Take first footpath on right after 50 metres and descend to under road bridge.
From Clyro:
Cross Wye bridge into Hay. At end of bridge turn left down footpath to under the bridge.
Getting there by road
From Hereford A438 towards Brecon. Turn left in Clyro onto B4352 to Hay.
From Brecon A470 and then A438 to Glasbury, then straight on B4350 to Hay. Oxford Road car park is off B4348.
Parking: Oxford Road (long stay) car park. Pay and display - bring coins - currently £1 up to 1 hours, £2 for 1-2 hours, £3 for 2-4 hours, £4 over 4 hours). Postcode for the car park is HR3 5AJ (w3w; ///start.sits.crescendo). Five minutes walk to start from Oxford Road car park.
Do NOT use Wyeford car park (also known as the Gliss).
Post Run Coffee
Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: The Bean Box. Please come and join us!