Chepstow Walkers are Welcome Events Diary for Walking Groups and charity walks in the area.

If anyone knows of any other walks taking place then please get in touch and we will add them to the website.

Walk for Health Groups 

Chepstow Fit 4 Life Group Meet every Monday at 10am in Car Park Chepstow Leisure Centre. 
Walks are generally fairly short of less than 3 miles with very few stiles discovering the Lower Wye Valley & Forest of Dean sometimes followed by a chat and a drink afterwards.  All welcome. For more information call Helen 01291 641856

For Chepstow Fit4Life's up to date 8 week programme click here
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Sedbury Walk for Health Group Meet  weekly every Thursday at 10.00am Cafe Twenty2 Sedbury. Walk up to an hour on the Offa's Dyke Path, local footpaths and pavements returning for refreshments and a chat. All welcome

​For further information contact Sue on 01291 629821 or email tcbelfry@btinternet.com


Mind Abergavenny offer a programme of gentle Wednesday afternoon walks in the Abergavenny area, suitable for all abilities

​For information contact Mind Monmouthshire on 07956 987307 or 07950 890219

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Forest of Dean Walking for Health Group offer 16 free, regular walks throughout the Forest of Dean. 

​For information contact Barbara on 01594 727014 or visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/forest-dean-walking-for-health

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Event Diary

Sunday 17th February
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre or 8:55 at Raglan School

The skyline of Crickhowell
​Table Mountain - Pen Cerrig-calch - Pen Allt-mawr - descending a broad ridge that forms the western wall of the remote Grwne Fechan Valley. Grassy moorland topped with formidable peaks offering great views over deep and remote valleys.
8.5 miles / strenuous. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Sunday 17th February
10:00 under the M48 bridge just beyond Mathern Village ST522912 NP16 6JD

Palace, Churches and Mills
​This circular walk starts in Mathern and goes through parklands and fields to Pwllmeryic and on to Mounton. Return via St. Pierre to Mathern.
7 miles / strenuous. For further details contact Monmouthshire Countryside Services

Sunday 17th February
10:15 at Chepstow Leisure Centre

Manor Wood at Trellech
​A circular walk around Manor Wood, The Narth and Vicars Allotment. 150m of ascent in the second half.
3.5 miles / easy. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Sunday 24th February
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre or 8:55 at Raglan School

Skirrid
​Skirrid, Llanvihangal Crucorney, Strawberry Cottage, Bryn Arw with 770m climb.
11 miles / strenuous. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Saturday 2nd March
10:00 at the car park next to the church in Mitchel Troy S)492104 NP25 4HT

Over The Hill To Cwmcarvan
​This walk starts at Mitchel Troy and ascends via a steep footpath to Craig y Dorth Hill enjoying magnificent views over the Black Mountains and north Monmouthshire. Continue to Cwmcarvan Church and return the other side of Craig y Dorth Hill.
5 miles / strenuous. For further details contact Monmouthshire Countryside Services

Sunday 3rd March
9:15 at Chepstow Leisure Centre

Wotton-under-Edge
​A modest walk on fields and part of the Cotswold Way.
8 miles / moderate. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th March

Crickhowell Walking Festival
​ 9 days of fabulous guided walks in and around the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. For details please contact the festival website.

Sunday 10th March
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre or 8:55 at Raglan School

Clytha Castle through the Usk Valley
​The beautiful Usk valley, including a gothic castle folly and an Iron Age hillfort and visiting Bettws Newydd.
6 miles / moderate. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Sunday 17th March
10:15 at Chepstow Leisure Centre

Climb to the Heights to See the Past
​This walk is from Llanfoist up onto the Blorenge via Hill’s Tramway and the old Iron works at Garn Ddyrys, then on past an old coal mine and a WW2 resistance site and finally back down via the picturesque "Punchbowl".
9 miles / strenuous. For further details contact Monmouthshire Countryside Services

Sunday 17th March
10:15 at Chepstow Leisure Centre

Trellech Walk
​Short, mainly level across fields. 
4 miles / easy. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Sunday 24th March
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre

Walking on the Mendips
​See the Rock of Ages, walk on the Limestone Link, The Strawberry Line and the West Somerset Way.
13 miles / strenuous. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Thursday 28th March
9:00 at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve ST428866  NP26 3DD

Spring Bird Walk
​Join Andy Karran of Gwent Wildlife Trust on a coastal walk from Magor to Goldcliff and back again. Discover the scenery, wildlife and history of the Gwent Levels, watching waders and wildfowl present on the estuary as the tide rises. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
For further details and prices contact Living Levels

Sunday 31st March
9:40 at Chepstow Leisure Centre

Tidenham Wildlife Walk
​A Gloucestershire Widlife Trust recommended walk through nature reserves and varied habitats offering views of the Wye Valley and Severn estuary.
6.5 miles / moderate. For further details please contact Lower Wye Ramblers

Friday 12th to Sunday 14th April

Kington Spring Weekend
​ A weekend of spectacular waling with sublime views, welcoming pubs, good food and the great company of fellow walkers. For more information visit Kington Walks website

Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th April

Wednesday 1st to Friday 31st May

Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May

Talgarth Walking Festival
​ Talgarth's 2019 Walking Festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend and everyone is welcome to join in. For further details please visit the festival website.

Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th May

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival
​ 9 days of free, varied and rewarding walks in and around the unique World Heritage Site of Ironbridge. For programme details and booking information please contact Ironbridge Walking Group

Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May

Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th May

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May

Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival
​ Winchcombe's 10th walking festival is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an abundance of footpaths and history, offering a great selection of 24 walks to suit all abilities plus two evening events. For further information visit the festival website.

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May

Trefriw Walking Festival
​ Trefriw is Snowdonia's most popular walking festival with 23 walks full of variety for all ages and abilities. Over 150 miles of walks to choose from - for further information visit the festival website.

Tuesday 21st to Sunday 26th May

Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival
​ A spectacular variety of walks for all levels, travelling in good company and guided by experienced walk leaders. For further information please visit www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk.

Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June

Malvern Walking Festival
​ 9 days of themed walks on an around the Malvern Hills. Visit www.malvernwalking.uk for full programme.

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September

Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival
​ 3 days of guided walks along trails and footpaths giving a varied and interesting taste of the town and surrounding countryside. For more details please visit the festival website.

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th October

Dursley Walking Festival
​ The 2019 festival will commence on Wednesday 2nd October with a full programme of walks each day through to Sunday 6th October. For more details please visit the festival website.