Chepstow Walking Festival Cancelled
A decision has been made by the Steering Group to cancel Chepstow Walking Festival 2020 in view of the latest advice and guidelines issued by the UK and Welsh Governments regarding gatherings and unnecessary travel in the context of the Coronavirus outbreak. As you can imagine after all the hard work over the past 6 months to get the programme together we are hugely disappointed, but we must play our part in limiting the spread of this disease and do what we can to shield the vulnerable in our community. Our walking events listing page has also become a victim of the current restrictions as the majority of events and activities are being curtailed or cancelled - we will reinstate this page as soon as practical.
Everyone who has already purchased a ticket for Chepstow Walking Festival will get a full refund, mostly this will happen automatically or we will contact you for more details. If you haven't heard from us by March 20th please don't hesitate to get in touch via our contact form.
All the work done devising new routes and trails will be carried over to next year's Festival (April 7th - 11th 2021), and we do hope that you will take part then. Once the current restrictions ease we will be looking to offer new walking opportunities and events later in the year, if you would like to stay in touch please consider subscribing to our newsletter, or follow us on Twitter. Meanwhile, keep fit and well and we hope you manage to get out and enjoy our beautiful countryside - for inspiration there are a selection of walks on our 'Walking' pages, or why not grab a copy of Lower Wye Rambles, which is our favourite guide to walking in the Lower Wye.
2020 is also the 250th anniversary of William Gilpin's Wye Tour, which heralded the birth of British tourism, so watch out for walking events celebrating this major milestone once it is safe to do so.
Everyone who has already purchased a ticket for Chepstow Walking Festival will get a full refund, mostly this will happen automatically or we will contact you for more details. If you haven't heard from us by March 20th please don't hesitate to get in touch via our contact form.
All the work done devising new routes and trails will be carried over to next year's Festival (April 7th - 11th 2021), and we do hope that you will take part then. Once the current restrictions ease we will be looking to offer new walking opportunities and events later in the year, if you would like to stay in touch please consider subscribing to our newsletter, or follow us on Twitter. Meanwhile, keep fit and well and we hope you manage to get out and enjoy our beautiful countryside - for inspiration there are a selection of walks on our 'Walking' pages, or why not grab a copy of Lower Wye Rambles, which is our favourite guide to walking in the Lower Wye.
2020 is also the 250th anniversary of William Gilpin's Wye Tour, which heralded the birth of British tourism, so watch out for walking events celebrating this major milestone once it is safe to do so.
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Your starting point for walking in Wales and the Wye Valley
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 established as a destination for walkers but now Chepstow has achieved Walkers are Welcome status it reinforces our ambition to provide the best walking experience for visitors and the local community alike. This has been recognised when we won the 'Best Social Enterprise' award in the Monmouthshire Business awards.
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 established as a destination for walkers but now Chepstow has achieved Walkers are Welcome status it reinforces our ambition to provide the best walking experience for visitors and the local community alike. This has been recognised when we won the 'Best Social Enterprise' award in the Monmouthshire Business awards.
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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. For details of how to obtain a copy please click here. |
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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 Toll-free 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 Monmouthshire 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. We are proud to be part of the 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.
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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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