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
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
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
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
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
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
Event Diary
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Wednesday 1st to Friday 31st May
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Tuesday 21st to Sunday 26th May
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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. |
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Thursday 23rd to Monday 27th May
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Saturday 25th May
10:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR ST528943 |
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Piercefield Woods Walk
This walk will cover the veteran and ancient trees of this fabulous stretch of woodland with Woodland Officer Doug Lloyd, who will also tell you a little about the history and the landscape. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For further details and prices contact Gwent Wildlife Trust |
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Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June
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Malvern Walking Festival
9 days of themed walks on an around the Malvern Hills. Visit www.malvernwalking.uk for full programme. |
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Sunday 26th May
9:25 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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A walk around Mitchel Troy
A walk taking in Craig y Dorth, Cwmcarvon and Glanau. There are two good climbs rewarded with extensive views. 8.5 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Saturday 1st June
10:00 at Llangwm Village Hall car park NP15 1HQ S)427000 |
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Llangwm to Springdale Farm
This energetic walk with some noticeable climbs, is in a little walked area of rural Monmouthshire. Through fields and woods, with some road and lane walking. All should be rewarded with panoramic views, beautiful wild plants and maybe a dragon..... 7 miles / energetic. For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services |
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Sunday 2nd June
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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Swainswick Wander
This walk undulates across fields and through small villages with nice views across the valleys. 9.5 miles / strenuous. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Thursday 6th June
10:30 at Pentwyn Farm Barn, Penallt NP25 4SE SO523093 |
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Conservation Farming at Pentwyn Farm
A guided walk around Pentwyn Farm SSSI and Wyeswood Common looking at Gwent Wildlife Trust's approach to conservation farming and how its livestock help biodiversity. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For further details and prices contact Gwent Wildlife Trust |
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Thursday 6th June
21:00 at Beacon Hill forestry car park, Beacon Road, Trellech NP25 4PR SO511052 |
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Nightjars at Beacon Hill
An evening strolling on the heath at Beacon Hill in the company of bird expert Andy Karran, to listen for and hopefully see this elusive and mysterious bird. Woodcock, Tawny Owls and bats should also make an appearance. The session is weather dependant. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For further details and prices contact Gwent Wildlife Trust |
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Sunday 16th June
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 9:30 at Rockfield Car Park, Monmouth |
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Around Goodrich
Fields, paths, tracks and quiet lanes of Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean. 8.3 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 23rd June
14:00 at Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834 |
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Wetlands in Bloom
Join Gwent Wildlife Trust and Natural Resources Wales for a walk to see and learn about many of the interesting and beautiful plants growing around the reedbeds of the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve. A chance to see hundreds of orchids, led by Roger James. Booking not required, parking £3.00 (free for RSPB members) |
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Sunday 23rd June
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 8:55 at Raglan School |
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Sugar Loaf
The Sugar Loaf from near Crickhowell. 10 miles / strenuous. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Tuesday 25th June
10:00 at the River Wye at Dixton, near Monmouth |
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The River Wye from Dixton to Dixton Embankment
A stroll along the River Wye from Dixton to the Gwent Wildlife Trust reserve at Dixton Embankment, and back. A similar walk last year produced many species of dragonflies, damselflies, Kingfisher, orchids, Slow-worms and much more. The session is weather dependant. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For further details and prices contact Gwent Wildlife Trust |
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Thursday 4th July
21:30 at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD ST428866 |
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Magor After Dark
Venturing out at dusk to hopefully glimpse the mysterious Glow-worm (not a worm at all, but a beetle that can glow in the dark). BOOKING ESSENTIAL For further details and prices contact Living Levels |
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Sunday 7th July
8:45 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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Three Castles and Three Murders
A delightful walk starting in St Bride's Valley. Steeped in history with 3 castles and passing the sites of 3 murders, ancient and modern. Varied landscape with fabulous views over the Severn Estuary. 9 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 14th July
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 8:55 at Raglan School |
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The Llanfrynach Horseshoe
Two of the Brecon Beacons' easterly peaks, Bwlch y Ddwallt and Fan y Big. Two fine ridges either side of Cwm Oergwym provide access to and from the summits, which are linked by a dramatic escarpment walk with fantastic views. 10.5 miles / strenuous. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 21st July
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 9:30 in Monmouth |
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Fownhope, Brockhampton and Capler Camp
A lovely walk around the villages and farms of Herefordshire. 7.5 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 28th July
10:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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A Walk on the Severn Way
A circular walk on the Severn Way near Littleton on Severn. 4 miles / easy. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 4th August
8:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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A Day at the Seaside!
Enjoy a walk along the coastal path from Clevedon to Portishead. Maybe an ice-cream at Portishead before heading back! 10 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 18th August
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 9:30 at Dixton roundabout, Monmouth |
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English Newton Common
A walk around English Newton Common and Buckholt Woods, through woods and farmland. Steady climb from Monmouth and extensive views to the Black Mountains and Monmouth. 10 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 25th August
9:45 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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Trellech Common and Loysey Woods
A circular walk over fields and through woods. 4 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 8th September
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 9:30 at Raglan School |
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The Dragon's Back
A wonderful Black Mountains walk up the Dragon's Back to Y Crib and Waun Fach. 2000 ft of ascent. 8.5 miles / strenuous. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 15th September
9:15 at Chepstow Leisure Centre |
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Monmouth Meander (Lower Wye Rambles No.1)
A walk from Monmouth, providing spectacular views with varied walking through woods and fields. It starts with a steep uphill stretch to the Kymin and ends with a level walk beside the River Wye. 9 miles / moderate. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 29th September
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 9:30 at Raglan School |
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Blorenge and the Punchbowl
An easy ascent to the summit, followed by a rewarding walk which terraces the hillside with excellent views and varied scenery. For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September
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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. |
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Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th October
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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. |
