- This category is for geographical websites devoted to the River Wye, ranking fifth-longest river in the UK.
- The source in North Wales, with the first tributary, Afon Tarennig, at its first bridge, the A44, Pont Rhydgaled.
- The first major settlement is ar Llangurig, where the Wye flows south with the A470 on its east bank.
- Then at Rhadader (Rhaeadr Gwy), Llanwrthwl, Newbury-on-Wye, to Builth Wells (Llanfair-ym-Muallt),
- where the A470 crosses and continues south on the west bank.
- A bridge leaves the A470, north of Erwood to join the B4594 to Painscastle, or north back to Aberedw,
- where the tributary, the River Edw joins the Wye from the east.
- A bridge also leaves the A470 between Boughrood and Llyswen, where the Wye the flows northwest,
- bridged by the A468 at Glasbury, onwards to Hay-on-Wye, before leaving Powys for Herfordshire.
- The River Wye continues east flowing through Hereford, meandering south to Ross-on-Wye, where its
- is crossed by the A40, which follows the west bank, as the Wye meanders south west, north west of the
- Forest of Dean, to Goodrich, and Monmouth flowing south, forming the border with England, to its mouth
- at Chepstow, into the mouth of the Severn, where it is spanned by the Severn Suspension Bridge at Sedbury.
Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, straddling the Welsh and English border counties; includes information about conservation, and for visitors.
Wikipedia: River Wye - Article updated by the public about the river from its source on Plynlimon, meandering between Wales and England borders,to the Severn estuary. Includes history, cultural references, and conversation, images of bridges, and links to related articles.
River Wye Preservation Trust - Voluntary organisation based in Hereford, dedicated to clean-up and conservation of the upper river and its tributaries. Includes map, photo gallery, past and forthcoming events, membership form, and contacts.
The Wye and Usk Foundation - Charity concerned with the conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of indigenous species of fish, animal and plant life, promoting responsible fishing. History, ecology, restoration projects, volunteers, administration, and contacts.
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