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Walk 16 Friday 22 April
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Distance: 277 steps and a 197 meter high level walk
Duration: Allow 2 hours Difficulty: Steep stair climb requires reasonable fitness, a head for heights and footwear with good grip. Bring: A camera Meeting Point: 10:00am at the east platform of Newport Transporter Bridge. Parking: Roadside on the approach to the Transporter Bridge, Stephenson Street, Newport NP19 0RB ST318861 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Having in earlier walks celebrated engineers Ferdinand Arnodin and Thomas A Walker, this time the focus is on Newport Transporter Bridge engineer Robert Haynes. Why not enjoy a short but spectacular vertical loop walk over the top walkway with its magnificent views of Newport, the Valleys and Gwent Levels before returning across the river Usk via a leisurely journey aboard the gondola! This is a popular event and a rare opportunity to visit the bridge so be sure to book early to secure your place.
Walk 17 Friday 22 April
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Lydney Tennis Club, Hams Road, Lydney GL15 5PF (turn right just after the bus station then turn immediately left and continue past the lock up garages on your left. Drive to the end of the lane and park on the right alongside the river). SO637029 Public Transport: Service number 24 from Chepstow to Cinderford stops at Lydney Bus Station. For details go to Traveline Cymru Well behaved and socialised dogs welcome |
Leaving Lydney the route initially ascends Primrose Hill before joining a good path with views across the valley to reach Pillowell. The route descends to emerge at Whitecroft Station where there is the opportunity to have a break for refreshments. The route then passes through Pillowell Memorial Grounds to return along the side of the Dean Forest Railway track to reach Norchard station. The return passes over the railway track to emerge back in Lydney Town Centre by the railway station. Plenty of historical features will be found along the route.
Walk 18 Friday 22 April
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Distance: 8 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4-5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Great Barnets Wood car park off the B4235 Chepstow to Usk Road (0.7 miles from the junction with the A466). NP16 6BH ST511944 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
A lesser known walk of discovery exploring the woods, countryside, villages and history of the area west of Chepstow, including, a saint's grave, old mansions, lost harbours, old mills, the largest tree in Wales and much more...
Walk 19 Friday 22 April
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Distance: 6.5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Woolaston Memorial Hall, Swains Field, Woolaston GL15 6SU SO596003 Well behaved and socialised dogs welcome |
A beautiful walk whatever the weather. We follow footpaths to ‘Dormouse Wood’ and climb to the high meadows with spectacular views. From there to Grade II* listed Hewelsfield Church before returning to start.
Walk 20 Friday 22 April
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Distance: 7.5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4-5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at The Huntsman Inn car park, Usk Road, Shirenewton NP16 6BU ST476942 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
On this walk we explore the lesser known footpaths around the pretty village of Shirenewton. Expect fabulous views to the Severn Estuary and Monmouthshire countryside, the remains of a castle, hidden valleys once part of Shirenewton Golf Course, old drovers roads and the delightful Mounton Brook, once home to paper mills.
Walk 21 Friday 22 April
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Distance: 4.5 miles (circular) Duration: Allow 2-3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am outside St Briavels Castle, Church Street, St Briavels GL15 6RG SO558046 Well behaved dogs able to negotiate stiles welcome |
A walk through fields, ancient paths and bluebell woods with stunning views overlooking the Wye Valley. The route follows the sparkling Slade Brook, a Site of Special Scientific Interest with its unusual and rare tufa dams.
Friday 22 April
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Location and start time: 3:00pm in the Regency Room, Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP ST534939
Parking: Welsh Street car park, NP16 5JA or Nelson Street car park NP16 5EX are a short walk from the Beaufort Hotel (charges apply). Public Transport: The Beaufort Hotel is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations. For service details visit Traveline Cymru. |
Whether paper or digital, map interpretation is a key for anyone looking to enjoy the countryside. The workshop teaches how to correctly translate maps into a rich and detailed understanding of the land using easily grasped techniques. This is particularly useful if you have recently discovered walking a a pastime as it opens up a whole new world to you.
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Friday 22 April
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Location and start time: 7:00pm in the Florence Suite, Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP ST534939
Parking: Welsh Street car park, NP16 5JA or Nelson Street car park NP16 5EX are a short walk from the Beaufort Hotel (free parking after 6:00pm). Public Transport: The Beaufort Hotel is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations. For service details visit Traveline Cymru. |
Author and mountain leader Kevin Walker takes us on a journey of discovery through the Nature of the Brecon Beacons. His aim is to encourage us to really look at our surroundings – not just the magnificent scenery but also the amazing nature that surrounds us and which often goes unnoticed.
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