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 Walkers are Welcome Walk forHealth Group 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 Walkers are Welcome Walk forHealth Group 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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Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in November
Meet at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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'Soup and Starlings' Murmuration Walks
Prepare to be amazed at the marvel of the starling murmuration at Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve. We start with a talk to set the scene and find out a bit more about these highly sociable birds. You can chose a tasty cup of soup or hot drink to warm you up before we set off with our local guide hoping to see the starlings put on a dusk spectacle. 2 miles / easy and accessible, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For start times, booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Sunday 3rd November
Meet 10:30am at Foresters Oaks car park, Wentwood NP26 3AZ ST428938 |
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Wentwood and Gray Hill
On this walk you will ascend Gray Hill with its anient standing stones, to enjoy outstanding views across the Severn Estuary and south Monmouthshire. You will continue down into the secluded Cwm Valley, before ascending again to follow tracks and bridleways through Wentwood forest. 7 miles / energetic (lots of stiles, two steep slopes), assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services |
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Tuesday 5th November
13:00 at Derek Upton Centre, Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD |
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Tools to Improve Map Navigation (workshop 2 of 2)
Following on from the first workshop, this free course looks at techniques and tools that can be used to define your position and increase the accuracy of route finding including use of maps, compasses, GPS, waypoints and route cards. LIMITED PLACES - BOOKING ESSENTIAL - for details visit Living Levels |
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Saturday 9th November
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Bird of Peace Walk CANCELLED
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Sunday 17th November
Meet 10:30 at Llanarth Village Hall car park (please park away from the village hall) NP15 2AU SO373103 |
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Llanarth and Clytha Park
A walk in the little frequented north of the county, following lanes, tracks and old paths to hopefully get some memorable views of the area. We start from Llanarth and walk south past the remains of an old chapel and Clytha Park, then up a lengthy and moderately steep climb to the ridge with views to the north and south. We return via a hill fort, an old church and some little seen parkland to the start. 7 miles / energetic (a number of of stiles, moderately steep slope), assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services |
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Sunday 1st December
Meet 14:30 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Starlings over the Severn
Our annual stroll around the beautiful setting of the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, hopefully timed to coincide with views of the starling murmuration just after sunset (birds and weather permitting). 4 miles / easy, no dogs permitted. |
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Saturday 7th December
Meet at the bottom right corner of Byefield Lane car park, off Tudor Street, Abergavenny NP7 5EF SO296140 |
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Abergavenny to Govilon
On this walk you will cross Castle Meadows on the edge of Abergavenny before following fields close to the River Usk towards Govilon. Return via sections of an old railway line and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. 5 miles / moderate (a few stiles, one flight of steps), assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services |
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Sunday 8th December
10:30 at Redbrook Rovers car park (modest fee applies), A466 Redbrook NP25 4LY SO536099 |
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Forgotten Valley to Newland with Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
A chance to enjoy a Sunday morning 5.5 mile moderate stroll from Redbrook through the beautiful Forgotten Valley to Newland where mince pies and mulled wine may be enjoyed before returning down an ancient industrial valley. 5.5 miles / moderate |
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Sunday 22nd December
Meet outside Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth NP25 3DP SO513131 |
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Buckholt Wood and fantastic views
This walk takes you through farmland and tracks before climbing into Buckholt Wood. Leaving the wood, you will enjoy breathtaking views over Abergavenny and the Black Mountains beyond. Continuing down through fields, you will follow the river Monnow before returning to Monmouth. 5.5 miles / energetic (lots of stiles, one long, steep slope), assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services |
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Wednesday 1st January
11:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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'Twitch & Tick' New Year's Day Walk
Start the year with a birdspotting walk around Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve with our knowledgeable guide. 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March
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Crickhowell Walking Festival
A week of spectacular guided walks for all ages and abilities in and around the Black Mountains - part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Booking opens December 2019 - for more details please visit the festival website. |
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Saturday 15th to Sunday 19th April
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Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May
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Wotton-under-Edge Walking Festival
Dates for your diary - details to follow |
