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Walk 22 Saturday 23 April
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Distance: 5.5 miles (circular) Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Wern-y-Cwm car park, Kilgwrrwg Common, NP16 6PN (from the B4293 Chepstow to Devauden Road via Itton, take the left turn just before Devauden signed for Kilgwrrwg and Newchurch. After 1 mile the car park is on the right.) ST468976 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This walk never fails to please, walking along the ridge with its stunning views across to the Black Mountains showcasing the landscape of Monmouthshire and discovering the quaint churches of Newchurch, Wolvesnewton and Kilgwrrwg. The experience is made extra special with a small talk on the history of Wolvesnewton Church and meeting a herd of llamas!
Walk 23 Saturday 23 April
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Distance: 6.5 miles (circular) Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: 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 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
The route gently ascends through Lydney to Primrose Hill to reach paths across open fields with fantastic views across the River Severn to the Cotswolds and Somerset monument. The walk continues along the cliff near to the Severn passing through small woods to historic Lydney Harbour where will be time to linger, have a coffee at the new café and visit the small visitors centre before returning to the start along the Piddock Canal. There are a number of historical features to explore along the route.
Walk 24 Saturday 23 April
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Distance: 5.75 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Snacks, drinks and a camera. Pub lunch option at the Lion Inn, Trellech, bookable via the walk leader on the day of the walk. Meeting Point:10:00am at the bus stop, Trellech (opposite the car park) Parking: in the small car park off Church Road (B4293) in Trellech, next to the small chapel and opposite the bus stop. NP25 4PE SO500052 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Beginning in historic Trellech the walk explores varied landscapes - heathland, bog, fields and woods and visits Cicelyford, Catbrook, Cleddon Falls and Hall. All the while we are aware of the importance of water in the landscape over time ending with the Virtuous Healing Well.
Walk 25 Saturday 23 April
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Walk 26 Saturday 23 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 & Parking:10:00am in Cadira Beeches car park, Usk Road, Wentwood NP15 1NA ST422948 Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome |
This popular walk starts in Wentwood and follows trails and tracks to discover the remains of the secret underground bunkers used by the Jonah Patrol of the Special Auxiliary Units. These guerrilla units were created by Winston Churchill in the Second World War to harass enemy forces in the event of an invasion. The walk takes you through beautiful Beech Woods with wonderful views over the Severn estuary and the Usk Valley.
My vagrant heart goes stealing on such a day as this,
Through haunted paths of Wentwood, all shadowy and still,
Where Usk is gently sighing 'neath the flooding tides' full kiss,
And little tracks are tangled 'midst' the trees on Kemeys Hill.
Myfanwy Haycock (1913-1963)
My vagrant heart goes stealing on such a day as this,
Through haunted paths of Wentwood, all shadowy and still,
Where Usk is gently sighing 'neath the flooding tides' full kiss,
And little tracks are tangled 'midst' the trees on Kemeys Hill.
Myfanwy Haycock (1913-1963)
Walk 27 Saturday 23 April
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Distance: 1.5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 1-2 hours Difficulty: Easy Bring: Drink and a camera Meeting Point Parking:10:00am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY ST535942 (charges apply) 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 |
Tim Ryan has lived in Chepstow for many years, his lively rhetoric focuses on the working history of the Town and particularly on 'Hidden Chepstow' the stuff that isn't in the guide books. This walk will also look at progress on the restoration of the Severn Princess ferry. A gently paced walk with plenty of stops for explanations and anecdotes.
Walk 28 Saturday 23 April
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Distance: 2.4 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy (no stiles) Bring: Drink and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 4:00pm in Ninewells Wood car park NP25 4PW SO514038 Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome |
Treat your dog to a new walk. This lovely, easy, dog friendly, short circular walk takes you through Ninewells Wood, one of the beautiful Wye Valley woodlands. The walk passes alongside a number of old stone walls and stiles and a ruined lookout tower, you’ll also discover an intriguing carving on the back of one of the stone stiles. Your dog will love it!
