Walk 26 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: 2-3 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 2 hours Difficulty: Easy flat terrain (suitable for wheelchairs) Bring: Binoculars if you have them Meeting Point and Parking: 9:30am at Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834 ///twin.trendy.works. Modest parking charge applies (free for RSPB members) - obtain exit tokens from the Visitor Centre at the end of the walk. Public Transport: Newport Bus service DRT63 connects Newport bus station to the Visitor Centre. Please note this is a demand-responsive service which must be booked in advance - visit the Newport Bus website for details. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Are you ever wondering what that bird is calling in the reeds, hedges and trees? Come along to our guided walk where you will gain tips and tricks from knowledgeable experts on bird communication. Our resident expert is great at detecting what bird is calling as well as performing some calls himself to help you learn!
The wetlands are alive with so many different calls from small warblers to migrants like redwing and fieldfare at this time of year, as well as waders, wildfowl and a great variety of raptors. It is a great place to start learning or add to your skillset.
The wetlands are alive with so many different calls from small warblers to migrants like redwing and fieldfare at this time of year, as well as waders, wildfowl and a great variety of raptors. It is a great place to start learning or add to your skillset.
Walk 27 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: 9.5 miles (linear, returning via public transport)
Duration: Allow 6.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate to Energetic Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Tintern Old Station car park, A466 Tintern NP16 7NX SO535006 ///warp.toolbar.shared. Modest parking charge applies. Public Transport: Service 69 (Chepstow to Monmouth via Tintern) serves Tintern Old Station (Medhope stop); see Traveline Cymru for full timetable details. The return leg will use service 69 (Monmouth to Chepstow via Tintern) leaving Monmouth at 16:10 (arr TOS 16:38). Please note that bus fares are not included in the ticket price. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Day 2 begins where we left off at Tintern Old Station and for much of the day’s walk follows the track bed. Some of the line is now in private hands but we will be able to trace the line along the river bank. After crossing the old railway bridge at Redbrook we will continue to Monmouth and the site of Monmouth Troy Station. This was the hub for three railway companies: The Wye Valley Railway (WVR), the Coleford, Monmouth, Usk and Pontypool Railway (CMUPR). And the Ross and Monmouth Railway (R&M).
Walk 28 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: 9 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate to Energetic (ascent/descent and stiles) Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Rockfield Road car park, 43 Drybridge Street, Monmouth NP25 5AS SO502127 ///hidden.vaulting.then Public Transport: Service 69 (Chepstow to Monmouth via Tintern). See Traveline Cymru for full timetable details. This walk is suitable for active, well-behaved and socialised dogs |
This walk from Monmouth takes you cross the unique Monnow Bridge and up to high ground taking in the Kymin - a lovely 18th Century roundhouse now converted to a holiday let and Navel Temple, celebrating 16 of Britain’s most famous admirals. The views from here are magnificent and worth the climb. Leaving Wales and into England the walk takes you to the beautiful High Meadow Woods to see The Suck Stone, thought to be the largest single detached boulder in Britain.
Walk 30 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: n/a
Duration: 1-1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Meeting Point: 10:30am at the front entrance of St Mary's Priory, Upper Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5HA ST535939 ///constrain.rainfall.fluid Parking: Various town centre car parks are available, the closest being Nelson Street and the Drill Hall. Please be aware that local supermarkets place time restrictions on car park users. Public Transport: Easy walking distance from both Chepstow bus and train stations. This tour is not suitable for dogs |
We are delighted to offer a tour of St Mary’s Priory Chepstow by the Chepstow Priory Friends. Built in 1071, resting place of Anne Boleyn's lady in waiting and one of Charles I's executioners, and still in use today! We will hear about the history of St Mary's and there will be opportunity for refreshments, chat and relaxation in this magnificent space.
Walk 31 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: 1.5 miles
Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy (even for parents) Meeting Point and Parking: 10:30am at the Babington Centre car park, Church Street, Trellech NP25 4PA SO500055 ///impaled.flamingo.livid Public Transport: Service 65 (Chepstow to Monmouth via Trellech) stops close to the Babington Centre. See Traveline Cymru for details. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Meet Nell the good witch as she uses her crystal ball to look back at past events in Trellech. She will take us to the old castle tump, the mysterious standing stones and the famous healing well. There are stories and fun to be had for everyone (even the adults) on this short walk around the village.
Parents please note: this walk involves some crossing of roads and Nell comes from a time before cars had been invented.
Parents please note: this walk involves some crossing of roads and Nell comes from a time before cars had been invented.
Walk 32 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: 4.5 miles
Duration: 3 hours Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (fairly level terrain but some stiles) Bring: Drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 11:30am at the layby by the junction of High Street and the B4228 at St Briavels GL15 6TD SO558042 ///inflame.banks.reset This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This is a lovely walk with a real treat at the finish! St Briavels is well known for its medieval castle used by King John of England as a Hunting Lodge and Henry II as an administrative centre of the Forest of Dean, standing high above the River Wye at around 800 feet. The walk takes you through quiet lanes and across open farmland, where you feel on top of the world and at the end (included in the ticket) is tea and cake provided by Angharad of The Preservation Society, winner of many awards for her delicious jams and chutneys. Look out for TPS's Blissfully Blackcurrant Jam, which is not only delicious but also fundraises for Velindre Cancer Centre.
Walk 29 Saturday 6 April
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Distance: 7 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4-5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point: 12:30pm outside Forest Brewery, The Old Workshop, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney GL15 6BU SO621021 ///bribing.unrealistic.grub Parking: Taurus Crafts car park, Taurus Park, Aylburton GL15 6BU Public Transport: Service72 (Chepstow to Lydney) stops at Taurus Crafts. See Traveline Cymru for details. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Leaving from The Forest Brewery (micro-brewery) the route goes to Naas House before arriving at the Historic Lydney Harbour. There will be time to have lunch at the cafe located in the Harbour or a packed lunch while viewing items of historical interest. The walk then continues with good views of the bridges in the distance. It then returns across fields to the start where locally produced beers and cider can be tasted.
