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Walk 8 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 11 miles (linear with transport to start kindly provided by
Chepstow Round Table) Duration: Allow 5-6 hours Difficulty: Energetic Bring: A picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point: 9:30am Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Parking: Free in Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY (voucher must be displayed, collect from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre) This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This is stage 11 of The Monmouthshire Way , a new 121 mile circular route exploring the ancient county of Monmouthshire. Join the route designer, David Morgan, to walk stage 11 starting at Rogiet and following the Wales Coast Path through to its southern terminus in Chepstow. Excellent views of the Severn Bridges and across the estuary. Transport to the start is included.
Walk 9 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 7 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate (steep slopes and several stiles) Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am ST505984 Fedw Wood forestry car park, off the north side of the St Arvans to Devauden Road just before the turning to The Cot. NP16 6HJ This walk is not suitable for dogs |
A walk from The Fedw woods taking in (weather permitting) panoramic views over Chepstow and the Bristol Channel, ancient hill forts, a lost village, old lime kilns, the wonders of Tintern and the rich industrial history of the Angidy valley. Forest tracks, footpaths, old lanes and some road walking.
Walk 10 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: A picnic, drinks and binoculars Meeting Point: 10:30am ST518964 Fountain at the junction of A466 and Devauden Road Parking: St Arvans Memorial Hall, off the A466 just north of the Devauden Road junction NP16 6DN Public Transport: Take the 10:20 No. 69 bus from Chepstow bus station to Monmouth and alight at St Arvans This walk is not suitable for dogs |
There are several walks that we just can't leave out and this is one of them. The start point is easy to reach from Chepstow and no matter how many times you walk this route it never fails to please. The route takes in the "picturesque" Piercefield woods before climbing to Gaer Hill camp with spectacular views over the Severn Estuary.
Walk 11 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 3 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 2-3 hours Difficulty: Easy Bring: Drink and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am SO632024 Roadside at St Marys Church, Church Road, Lydney GL15 5TL This walk is suitable for well-behaved dogs on leads |
A gentle walk visiting Lydney Docks and exploring the legacy of this important historic site with its grade 2 listed swing bridge and interesting sculptures along the foreshore. Stunning views of the Severn Bridge and across to the English shoreline.
Walk 12 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Snacks, drinks and a camera Meeting Point: 10:30am at the Wesley sculpture on Devauden Green NP16 6PQ ST484988 Parking: Free in Devauden Village - please park considerately and avoid the Village Hall car park This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This lovely walk takes you through a quiet corner of Monmouthshire across a landscape of farmland, forest tracks, past a large fishing lake and finishing in woodland with stunning views.. On the way we have the rare opportunity to visit Panta Farm, home of the delicious Brookes Wye Valley Ice Cream where the owner will give us a short talk and a tasting!
Walk 13 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 5 miles (linear with return transport kindly provided by
The Living Levels Partnership) Duration: Allow 2-3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Drinks and a camera Meeting Point& Parking: 10:30am ST334834 RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ (£3 parking fee applies except for RSPB members) This walk is not suitable for dogs |
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Join the Living Levels Partnership in celebrating the juxtaposition of the Gwent Levels, by discovering more about its industrial development via this small walk with a big pay-off! Following the Wales Coast Path from Newport Wetlands, taking in such contrasting features as the East Usk Lighthouse, St. Mary’s Church in Nash and Newport Docks. The route culminates in a birds-eye view of this unique landscape from the iconic Newport Transporter Bridge (weather permitting)! For those not fancying the walk over the bridge, a more sedate crossing of the River Usk is possible via the gondola. After visiting the historic Waterloo Hotel there is the option to stay there for lunch or return to Newport Wetlands.
Walk 14 Thursday 25th April
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Distance: 7 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate with some stiles Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30 ST455949 Earlswood Village Hall, Earlswood NP16 6AW This walk is suitable for well-behaved dogs on leads |
Another brand-new walk devised for the festival on the fringes of Earlswood and Bullyhole Bottom with its plethora of paths which were begging to be discovered. This walk offers superb views across the Severn Estuary, a visit to the oldest Methodist Chapel in Wales and secluded valleys.
