Walk 33 Sunday 7 April
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Distance: 12 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 6-7 hours Difficulty: Strenuous Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at the Wesley Sculpture, Devauden Green, Devauden NP16 6PQ ST484988 ///thudding.screening.grandest Parking: Roadside parking around Devauden Green and the top of the track next to The Hood Memorial Hall (please avoid using the Hall car park). This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This walk encompasses the history of Christianity in Monmouthshire and passes eight significant sites dating from early Celtic worship to relatively recent non-conformist centres. In total we will visit a total of eight churches, chapels and places of religious worship, with fascinating stories along the way.
The walk is supported by the Wye Valley National Landscape team and takes in a beautiful stretch of the Wye Valley. We start at Tintern Old Station and initially head along the easterly Wye riverbank towards Bigsweir Bridge. From there, we re-trace our steps along the westerly bank to Llandogo where lunch will probably be taken in the churchyard. The next stage involves a steep climb up to Cleddon Falls, Monmouthshire’s best imitation of Niagara! The return paths along the western ridge of the valley include some beautiful views looking down into the valley before dropping steeply back into Brockweir.
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Walk 35 Sunday 7 April
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am in the Dean Forest Railway car park at Norchard station, Forest Road, Lydney GL15 4ET SO629041 ///directive.hairpin.pipes Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome |
Leaving Norchard station on the Dean Forest Railway there is an ascent up onto the ridge with some good views, on a clear day, across the valley with the Severn Bridges in the distance. The route then drops down into Whitecroft where there is the opportunity to have a break. We then follow a section of the Bream Heritage Path before returning to the start through a section of the Forest passing Upper Forge and New Mills along the way.
Walk 36 Sunday 7 April
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Distance: 8 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4-5 hours Difficulty: Moderate to Energetic with ascent and descent Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am at the old bus stop, Llanvair Discoed NP16 6LW ST449923 ///ramp.harmlessly.elaborate This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This fascinating walk through history, starting with the Bronze Age and finishing in the 20th Century. It will open your eyes to places of interest you may not have known existed - including a Tudor Farm, a Winter Solstice alignment, a magnificent Silurian hill fort and much more, plus plenty of stunning views.
Walk 37 Sunday 7 April
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Distance: 6.5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4-5 hours Difficulty: Moderate with short steep climb at the start Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point and Parking:10:00am at Redbrook Football Club car park, A466 Redbrook NP25 4LR SO537098 ///advising.undertone.froze. Modest parking charge applies (roadside parking also available - please park considerately). This walk is not suitable for dogs |
Walk through millstone country along the River Wye. Lone Lane, Craig Wood, the Argoed, Penallt Old Church of Santiago de Compostela significance and visit an ancient millstone quarry. Millstones can be noticed along the way, as can lovely views of the Wye Valley.
Walk 38 Sunday 7 April
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Distance: 1.5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Bring: Drink and a camera Meeting Point:10:30am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow ST535942 ///receiving.butchers.boating Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY (charges apply) This walk is not suitable for dogs |
An anecdotal tour of Lower Chepstow with local historian Tim Ryan discovering things not mentioned by the guide books! This gentle stroll finishes with a very rare opportunity of seeing the Severn Princess Ferry and the work in progress on its restoration. After your walk, why not include a visit to Chepstow Castle?
