Programme of Walks & Events Saturday 11th April 2015
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Saturday 11th April 2015
Walk 12 Complete St Tewdrigs Trail
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Distance: 11 miles
Start: 10.15 am Meet outside St Tewdrigs Church Mathern NP16 6JA ST523910 Transport provided from finish point at The Old Station, Tintern NP16 7NX Time: 5 - 6 hours Difficulty: Moderate Description: This walk has been so popular it has now become one of our firm favourites and many people were unable to join the walk last year due it being fully booked. Starting off at St Tewdrigs church at Mathern we make our way through this picturesque village and on to the charming village of Mounton across open farmland and woods, to pass Rogerstone Grange and then a steady climb to Gaer Hill Fort with far reaching views to the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean. We then head down the stunning Angiddy Valley with its industrial heritage, through Tintern and back along the banks of a beautiful stretch of the River Wye before finishing at the Old Railway Station where refreshments will be available. UNSUITABLE for dogs What to bring: Snacks, drink plus a camera Parking: Parking in Mathern by church NP16 6JA ST 523910 or in the village itself. |
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Saturday 11th April 2015
Walk 13 Caldicot Curiosities & Dewstow Gardens |
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Distance: 5 miles
Start: 10.00 am Meet on the grass at Dewstow Gardens ST 467888. Time: Around 2-3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Description: Starting at Dewstow hidden gardens we take a short 5 mile walk around the local countryside taking in fine views of the Bristol Channel, quarries, woods, wildlife reserves, golf courses, an old mill and even an odd totem pole. At the end of the walk you may choose to go on a self guided tour of the renown hidden gardens and grottoes at Dewstow at a special reduced rate of £5.50. There is a cafe at the gardens where you can take refreshments. UNSUITABLE for dogs What to bring: Snacks, drink plus a camera Parking: Parking at Dewstow Gardens, Dewstow Road, Caldicot NP26 5AH ST467887 |
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Dydd Sadwrn 11 Ebril 2015
Taith Gerdded 14 Wintours Leap with Welsh Speaking Guide |
Joint walk with Edward Llwyd Society
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Pellter: 5 milltir / 5 miles
Man Cyfarfod: 10.15 y.b. Cyfarfod tu allan i Ganolfan Croeso Cas-Gwent ym maes parcio Bridge Street Cas-gwent ar waelod y dre Post NP16 5EY ST535942 Anhawster: Gweddol hawdd / Fairly easy Manylion: Taith ar y cyd gyda 'Chepstow Walkers are Welcome' Croesi r Hen Bont Gwy (mae'na un ddringfaserth fy) I ymuno a Llwyb Clawdd Offa gyca golygfeydd godidog (Wintours Leap) Aber Afon Hafren Cyfie i alw heibio lafarn kkeoll ar y ffordd yn ol. UNSUITABLE for dogs Beth i ddod: Snacks, drink plus a camera Cofrestru: Robin Davies 01594 563172 07772 197291 Parcio: Free parking at Castle Dell car park Collect your ticket from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Please note: places on this stand-alone free walk must be reserved by ringing Robin Davies on the telephone numbers shown above; it is not possible to book via Chepstow Walkers are Welcome or the Chepstow Tourist Information Centre. |
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Saturday 11th April 2015
Walk 15 History and ecology of Lancaut Peninsula |
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Distance: 6 miles
Start: 10.15 am outside Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Time: Around 3 - 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate with some fairly steep climbs and descents Description: Last year we did this wonderful walk focusing on geology. This year we will be guided by Dr Glyn Jones who will guide us through the history and ecology of this remarkable landscape. The nature reserve is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. Stunning Limestone cliffs and woods, riverbanks, limestone grasslands and the recently renovated ruins of St James Chapel. The walk will commence after the welcome ceremony in Beaufort Square. UNSUITABLE for dogs What to bring: Packed lunch. drink and camera Parking: Free Parking at Castle Dell car park Collect your ticket from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre |
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Saturday 11th April 2015
Walk 16 The Tidenham Heathlands & Devils Pulpit |
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Distance: 6 miles
Start: 11.15 Meet at Offa's Dyke Car Park B4228 Chepstow to Coleford road Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Description: This walks takes in the glorious views of the Devils Pulpit and across the wildlife rich heathlands of Tidenham, the Park and Poors Allotment a large nationally important acid grassland and heathlands site with fabulous views of the Severn Estuary. The walk passes through two areas of managed forest and takes us past the King Yew, one of the stoutest conifers in the Forest of Dean. Dogs WELCOME What to bring: Picnic, drink and a camera Parking: Offa's Dyke Car Park on the B4228 Chepstow to Coleford Road GL15 6PT ST558992 |
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Saturday 11th April 2015
Walk 17 A dusk walk Trellech Beacon & Stargazing |
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Distance: 2 miles
Start: 6.30 pm meet at The Lion Inn car park, Trellech NP25 4PA ST501055 Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy no stiles Description: A magical evening walk at dusk around Trellech Beacon and an area being managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust to restore the Heathland. Stunning views to the Wye Valley, Black Mountains, Cotswolds and Malverns in the distance. After the walk we'll meet a member of Monmouth Astronomical Research Society who, weather permitting, will be giving a talk and identifying some of the stars in the night sky. Alternative arrangements will be made if the weather is not kind to us. UNSUITABLE for dogs What to bring: Torch and binoculars and a telescope if you have one Parking: The Lion Inn car park, Church Street, Trellech NP25 4DA ST501055 |
