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Walk 23 Saturday 27th April
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Distance: 3-4 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3 hours Difficulty: Easy Bring: Binoculars and a field guide may be useful, though emphasis is on hearing Meeting Point & Parking: 6:00am 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 |
This year’s dawn chorus walk takes place in Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve where we hope to hear many common species in song plus the returning migrants from Africa fresh in after our long winter. Species may include Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Sedge and Reed Warbler, Common and Lesser Whitethroat. Other possibilities include Marsh Harrier, Bearded Tit, shouting Cetti’s Warbler, squealing Water Rail and with luck even booming Bittern. We will walk the perimeter of the reserve including the seawall with the hope of hearing a reasonable species list before making our way back to the Visitor Centre.
Walk 24 Saturday 27th April
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Distance: 8.5 miles (linear with return transport kindly provided by
Chepstow Round Table) Duration: Allow 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point: 10:00am Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Parking: Free for walkers 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 |
Although this walk follows the route of the disused Wye Valley Railway, it is really an excuse to enjoy the beautiful countryside of the Wye Valley. The railway opened in November 1876 and closed to passenger traffic in 1959, having been called one of the most scenic journeys in the country. Today’s walk begins in Chepstow and continues to the Old Station at Tintern, diverting round the now closed Tidenham tunnel. As a result, the first stretch includes a moderate climb but once at the far end of the tunnel we will walk on the original track bed and discover some of the original railway architecture.
Walk 25 Saturday 27th April
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To book walk 26 contact Robin Davies 07772 197291
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Distance: 4.5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Drinks, snacks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: ST528943 Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR This walk is not suitable for dogs |
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A walk on Piercefield Park footpaths. Fabulous views of the river Wye and a chance to visit the “Giant’s Cave”!
Taith 25 Sadwrn 27 Ebrill
Parc Piercefield Cas-gwent
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Pellter: 4.5 milltir
Hyd: 2 awr Anhawster: Cymedrol Bring: Diodydd, byrbrydau a chamera Man Cyfarfodt a Parcio: 10:30yb ST528943 Maes parcio Canolfan Hamdden Cas-gwent, Welsh Street, Cas-gwent NP16 5LR Ddim yn addas ar gyfer cŵn |
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Taith ar lwybrau cerdded Parc Piercefield Cas-gwent. Golygfeydd gwych o’r afon Gwy a chyfle I weld “Ogof y Cewri”!
Walk 26 Saturday 27th April
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Distance: 9 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate (stiles and one steady climb) Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am ST425910 The Rock & Fountain (Taurus Grill) car park, Llanvaches Lane, Penhow NP26 3AD This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This is a delightful walk starting in The St Bride’s Valley. The walk is steeped in history with 3 castles, the remains of the oldest dating back to at least AD 160. You will also pass the site of three murders, from the 5th century to modern times, and there are fabulous views across the Severn Estuary and to both Severn bridges. Option to eat at the Rock and Fountain on our return.
Walk 27 Saturday 27th April
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3 hours Difficulty: Moderate with some ascent and stiles Bring: Picnic, snacks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am SO361085 Clytha riverside car park, Clytha Estate NP7 9BW. From the A40 roundabout at Raglan take the exit signed Clytha, after 3.3 miles (just after the Clytha Arms) turn left signed Clytha car park, then after 0.2 miles turn right into the car park. This walk is designed with dogs in mind - some opportunities for off-lead walking |
This walk offers stunning views across the Usk Valley and beyond to the Brecon Beacons. The route takes in part of the Usk Valley Walk alongside the river Usk, the lovely hamlet of Bettws Newydd with its stunning church, an Iron Age Hill fort with probably the best display of bluebells you will see in Monmouthshire, and a folly. Dogs welcome and there will be a few opportunities for well-behaved dogs to walk off lead at the discretion of the walk leader.
Walk 28 Saturday 27th April
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Drinks, snacks and a camera Meeting Point: 2:00pm at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY ST535942 Parking: Free for walkers in Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY Ticket must be displayed - collect from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Experience natural abundance in corners and spaces of the town that you didn’t know existed and learn about the residing orchards and wildlife from members of local community group, Transition Chepstow. This new trail, launched at last year's Festival, has been developed with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Welsh Perry and Cider Society. Please join us to experience all the trail has to offer!
*** NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERS OF TRANSITION CHEPSTOW (PLEASE INDICATE ON THE BOOKING FORM) ***
*** NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERS OF TRANSITION CHEPSTOW (PLEASE INDICATE ON THE BOOKING FORM) ***
Event Saturday 27th April
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Where: 8:00pm SO500055 The Babington Centre, B4293 Trellech NP25 4PA
Parking: Free at The Babington Centre Please note: this is a stand-alone event which is not included in the super-saver package. Tickets are £3.00 per person either in advance or on the door. |
Who is not fascinated by the stars? In this 50th year since man landed on the moon we are joining Usk Astronomical Society and Monmouth Astronomical Research Society for a fascinating look at the night sky and recent developments in the world of space exploration. After a talk and opportunity for questions there will be a brief pause for refreshments then, weather permitting, we will pop outside where telescopes will be available to view the stars with help from the experts.
