|
For the latest chat about the Festival check out our Facebook and Twitter pages
|
|
Sunday 16 April
|
|
Distance: 13, 16, 19 or 24 miles (circular)
Duration: Start time flexible from 7:00am, return before 7:00pm Difficulty: Variable energetic to strenuous depending on selected route Bring: All food, drink and resources for the chosen route. Tea and toast will be available pre-departure and a substantial hot meal will be provided on return to the Palmer Centre (included in registration charge) Meeting Point: From 7:00am at The Palmer Community Centre, Place de Cormeilles (next to the Town Arch), Chepstow NP16 5LH ST533937 ///sway.puffed.glitz Parking: Welsh Street car park, Chepstow NP16 5JA (charges apply) Public Transport: The Palmer Centre is close to both Chepstow bus and railway stations, Welsh Street car park and town centre accommodation. |
In conjunction with Chepstow Walking Festival, the Long Distance Walkers Association present an exciting spring kanter (with a 'twist') in the beautiful Wye Valley on the Wales/England border. The event uses established long distance routes such as Offa's Dyke, Wye Valley Walk, Wales Coast Path and Gloucestershire Way as well as general paths to link main routes. This event provides a choice of four routes, where clues need to be gathered. The twist is this: If you do not have the confidence to self-navigate, then GPX tracks and route descriptions will be provided to enable you to walk the route of your choice. Answers to clues shall still be required in order to earn a certificate! There are NO checkpoints on the routes and entrants will need to ensure that they have sufficient food and drink for their chosen route.
Walk 32 Sunday 16 April
|
For last-minute ticket information get in touch via our contacts page or by emailing chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk.
|
Distance: 8 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate with some uphill walking Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am in the layby by Bixslade Stoneworks off Cannop Road (B4234 Parkend to Cannop road) just south of Cannop Ponds GL15 4JS SO606098 ///sampled.spare.landowner This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This new walk explores the history of mining in the Forest with its tramroads, railways and pitheads. Nature has overtaken the three hundred year old industrial landscape but it’s still possible to discover the memorials and remains of an industry that once dominated the area.
Walk 33 Sunday 16 April
|
For last-minute ticket information get in touch via our contacts page or by emailing chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk.
|
Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am in the parking area and roadside verges just outside Pelham Hall (Penallt Village Hall), Moorcroft Road, Penallt NP25 4AH SO517090 ///shares.marine.minder. Please avoid parking in the tennis club area (on the right), and keep access to the EV charging point and cricket ground gate clear. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Join us for this fabulous walk which makes you feel on top of the world. The walk takes in Pentwyn Farm nature reserve managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust, magnificent views across Monmouth and beyond, mixed woodland and the beautiful Penallt Old Church which lies high above the Wye Valley.
Walk 34 Sunday 16 April
|
For last-minute ticket information get in touch via our contacts page or by emailing chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk.
|
Distance: 5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 2-3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Snacks, dog treats, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am under the M48 bridge just south of Mathern Village (roadside parking available) NP16 6JA ST522912 ///scouted.nuzzled.airstrip Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome |
Starting at the delightful historic village of Mathern we cross farmland to St Pierre Great Wood, which offers opportunities for well-behaved dogs to be off the lead.
Walk 35 Sunday 16 April
|
For last-minute ticket information get in touch via our contacts page or by emailing chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk.
|
Distance: 9 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4.5 - 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate with one steep climb Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am at Tintern Old Station car park (charges apply), A466 Tintern NP16 7NX SO536006 ///tiger.building.crackling This walk is suitable for well-behaved and socialised dogs |
The walk takes in a beautiful stretch of the Wye Valley, in the AONB. We start at Tintern Old Station and initially head along the easterly Wye riverbank towards Bigsweir Bridge. From there, we re-trace our steps along the westerly bank to Llandogo where lunch will probably be taken in the churchyard. The next stage involves a steep climb up to Cleddon Falls, Monmouthshire’s best imitation of Niagara! The return paths along the western ridge of the valley include some beautiful views looking down into the valley before dropping steeply back into Brockweir.
Walk 36 Sunday 16 April
|
For last-minute ticket information get in touch via our contacts page or by emailing chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk.
|
Distance: 2-3 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 2 hours Difficulty: Easy, pavement walking with one ascent to Tutshill Bring: Drink and a camera Meeting Point:11:00am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY (charges apply) ST535942 ///receiving.butchers.boating Public Transport: The TIC is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations, for service information visit Traveline Cymru. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
A wander through the teenage world of J.K. Rowling and how the Chepstow area inspired her imagination and creativity including both places and characters later to appear in the Harry Potter books. The walk is led by her former Teacher/Head of House at Wyedean School and takes in home, schools, private walks, buildings and scenery that clearly influenced her with first-hand knowledge of teachers and schoolfriends, and much more. Masses of information about Joanne can be found online but this stroll shares information that has not even made it into Wikipedia! It is genuine inside information....
