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Walkers are Welcome

in Chepstow

 They think it's all over . . . . 

 . . . it is now! With the last walk of CWF25 completed, it's time to close this year's bookings, give the boots a clean and announce the dates for:
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Too soon?

​We had an excellent last day of walking for this year's festival finale. Over the course of the week 500 walkers took part in CWF25 and a big thank you to all our amazing volunteer walk leaders, walk participants and supporters (and the weather) for making this another very successful festival.
Outside the festival period our monthly walks programme offers a selection of the best local routes chosen by our walk leaders - check our Events Diary for upcoming walks and other walking festivals, or our Inspiration Page for many more sources of walking information. If you've been inspired to get a bit more involved then drop us an email as Chepstow Walkers are Welcome is entirely volunteer-led and there's plenty to do year-round!
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Chepstow Walk for Health Group also lead their regular Monday leisurely walks throughout the Year - click here for their current programme or visit our Events Diary for upcoming walks.
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​Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary

(Click the images for more details)

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 Short and Easy Walks - Available Now

If you're looking for an easy way to work off some calories, or a backpack-free stroll, then this inexpensive guide could be just the thing!

There are some great guides to walking in and around Chepstow, including the excellent 'Lower Wye Rambles'. We are though often asked for suggestions for shorter walks which are suitable for all, can be fitted into a busy schedule or are just right for a short burst of gentle exercise. The Chepstow Walk for Health Group get together every week for exactly that type of walk, so we decided to call on their expertise and publish 'Short and Easy Walks' - 16 of their favourite walks around Monmouthshire and the Forest of Dean.

The response has been very positive and we've already had to print a second batch as they're flying off the shelves! We're always happy to receive feedback and photographs from the walk - here's a great shot from the viewpoint on walk 8 which David Cook sent us and we think really captures the beauty of the landscape.
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Copies of 'Short and Easy Walks' can now be ordered online, or bought in person at Chepstow Books and Gifts in ​St Mary Street.
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If you are looking for guided walks or more independent ideas to get outdoors take a look at our events diary and inspiration pages. The events diary includes links to the very best of nearby Walking Festivals; for those looking for a UK walking holiday or for events further afield check out the Walkers are Welcome UK website.
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The Green Gateway to walking in and around the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

Chepstow lies on the border of Wales and England and is an ideal base for walking in Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. With such a diverse landscape there is everything to offer the walker and visitor whether it be a riverside stroll or a challenging walk along a long distance trail. In April 2012 Chepstow received a feather in its cap by becoming the first Walkers are Welcome town in Monmouthshire. The area was already well established as a destination for walkers but since Chepstow achieved Walkers are Welcome status it has reinforced our ambition to provide the best walking experience for visitors and the local community alike.

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Lower Wye Rambles

One of our favourite local walking guides and a source of inspiration for many of our walks, this is a gem of a guide which features 16 routes covering 90 miles
​of the Lower Wye Valley.

To obtain a copy online click here or, if you're in town, pop into Chepstow Books & Gifts in St Mary Street.
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​Why Chepstow?

​Stunning scenery in every direction
Rich industrial heritage
Meeting point for 8 major trails
Easy to reach by public transport
Easy direct access from 
the motorway network
Fantastic cafés, restaurants and pubs
The Wye Valley Area of Natural Beauty
The Forest of Dean and Wentwood Forest
The Gwent Levels and The Vale of Usk
Do we really need to continue?  Ok . . . 
Walker friendly accommodation providers may offer special arrangements, perhaps baggage transport to your next destination, drying facilities, picnic lunches or complete walking holiday packages.

Walker friendly local businesses who support the scheme can be identified by display of a unique sticker bearing the Walkers are Welcome Logo. Why not pop in you'll get a warm welcome.

Check out our 'stay, eat and shop' page for details of our business partners, or Visit Chepstow for even more inspiration.
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Interested in getting involved? 
Chepstow Walkers are Welcome is a community group run by volunteers for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the Lower Wye Valley. Our remit includes developing and promoting walking activities, maintaining footpaths, organising the annual Walking Festival and working with supporters and partners including Chepstow Town Council, Monmouthshire County Council and other like-minded organisations for the benefit of the recreational walking community.
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We are proud to be part of the
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Walkers are Welcome UK Network.


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There are always jobs to do and new projects to develop, so if you have any ideas or would like to be involved please get in touch.


Thank you to our main sponsors
Chepstow Town Council
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Chepstow Town Crest

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or would like us to promote your walker friendly business please get in touch


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​Email: [email protected] 
Address: Chepstow Walkers are Welcome, c/o Fox and Hounds, Itton, Chepstow
​Monmouthshire NP16 6BX
 Tel: 01291 641856 or 07760 195320
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    • About Us
    • About Chepstow
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    • Short and Easy Walks
    • Chepstow Town Trail
    • A Walk Around Chepstow
    • Chepstow to Tintern
  • Pathcare
  • Stay, Eat and Shop
    • Self Catering
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Hotels and Hostels
    • Caravan and Camping Sites
    • Pubs & Wine Bars
    • Shops and Services
    • Cafes and Restaurants
    • Walking Holiday Providers
  • Walking in the Lower Wye
    • Chepstow Town Map
    • Wales Coast Path
    • Offa's Dyke Path
    • The Gloucestershire Way
    • Wye Valley Walk
    • The Monmouthshire Way
    • Chepstow Dell and Town
    • Devauden Loop
    • Lancaut Peninsula
    • St Tewdrics Way
    • Devils Pulpit
    • Mathern and St Pierre
    • Chepstow Riverside
    • Vedw Wood and The Cot
    • Penallt
    • Shirenewton and Llanmellin Hillfort
  • Contact Us / Subscribe