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
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 NOW OPEN - for more details please visit the festival website.
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 NOW OPEN - for more details please visit the festival website.
Norchard to Lydney Park
Starting at Norchard Station Lydney on a Steam Day, the walk reaches Lydney Park Estate and incorporates beautiful views over the Severn. Lunch/refreshments option at the Norchard Cafe at the station. 5 miles circular / moderate.
For booking details and pricing visit Lower Wye Ramblers.
Starting at Norchard Station Lydney on a Steam Day, the walk reaches Lydney Park Estate and incorporates beautiful views over the Severn. Lunch/refreshments option at the Norchard Cafe at the station. 5 miles circular / moderate.
For booking details and pricing visit Lower Wye Ramblers.
Walkers are Welcome National Litter Pick.
Chepstow Walkers are Welcome in partnership with Keep Chepstow Tidy will be litter picking on the Wales Coast Path. Equipment provided.
Chepstow Walkers are Welcome in partnership with Keep Chepstow Tidy will be litter picking on the Wales Coast Path. Equipment provided.
Spring Birdwatching Walk
Join a local expert on a guided walk to discover what birds are coming and going now spring is in the air. If we’re lucky we might hear a bittern booming or see some of the resident raptors – and we’ll find what to look out for in the following weeks.
3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands
Join a local expert on a guided walk to discover what birds are coming and going now spring is in the air. If we’re lucky we might hear a bittern booming or see some of the resident raptors – and we’ll find what to look out for in the following weeks.
3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands
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Sunday 29th March
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR |
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Biblins Bridge Monmouth to Symonds Yat
Along the banks of the River Wye to Symonds Yat. 9 miles circular /moderate. For booking details and pricing visit Lower Wye Ramblers. |
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Tuesday 31st March
09:00 at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve car park, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD ST428866 |
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Magor to Goldcliff Coastal Wildlife Walk
This lovely walk is timed to coincide with high tide so that the wealth of wintering waders and wildfowl that abound in the Severn Estuary will be pushed up closer to the sea wall and much easier to see. We should also get to see the first spring migrants making landfall along the coast of Wales as they travel north to breed. Previous years have had highlights of Marsh Harrier and Glossy Ibis as well as the tumbling display flights of Lapwing. It is on a spring day so will hopefully be pleasantly warm and sunny, however winter could easily rear its head and we will be following potentially muddy paths so please wrap up warm and be mindful of the possible need for waterproofs and wellies. The walk is flat but there may be stiles that need climbing. We would recommend bringing lunch (we will stop somewhere scenic along the way) to keep you fuelled, binoculars and a bird field guide. The walk is one way and we will arrange transport back to Magor Marsh from Goldcliff. 6.5 miles / moderate, no dogs. LIMITED PLACES - BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit Living Levels Partnership |
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Sunday 12th April
9:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR |
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Magor Marsh and Coastal Path
An easy walk starting in Magor Marsh Nature Reserve and following reens across the Caldicot Levels to Redwick. From Redwick, route follows coastal wall before heading inland back to Magor on tracks and minor roads. 6.5 miles circular /moderate. For booking details and pricing visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 19th April
9:15 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR |
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The Wye Valley
A lovely walk in the Wye Valley around Tintern, with wonderful views and some climbs. 8 miles circular /moderate. For booking details and pricing visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Friday 24th April
9:30 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Cuckoo Experience Guided Walk
Have you managed to spot the elusive Cuckoos at the Newport wetlands? If not, come on our guided walk where we will show you the best places to try and find them. Keep listening out for their tell-tale call and don’t forget your binoculars! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Saturday 25th April
19:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Guided Bat Walk
Come on a guided walk around Newport Wetlands using a bat detector to search for the bats that make their home here. We will begin the event by toasting marshmallows around out fire pit and drinking hot chocolate. Don't forget your torch! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Sunday 26th April
9:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR |
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Woods, Walls and Water (Lower Wye Rambles No.8)
A walk from Whitestone to Manor Wood and Cleddon Falls. It follows ancient pathways through woodlands on the western side of the Wye. 7 miles circular /moderate. For booking details and pricing visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Saturday 2nd to Sunday 17th May
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Sunday 3rd May
9:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Morning Birdsong Guided Walk
Celebrate International Dawn Chorus day with a slightly later start! Take a gentle walk with our guide and discover which songs belong to which birds! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May
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Whitchurch Shropshire Walking Festival
A varied 3 days of walks and other activities. For booking details and pricing visit the Festival Website |
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Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th May
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Coleford Walking Festival
For details visit Forest of Dean & Wye Valley website |
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Saturday 9th May
7:30 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Bearded Reedling Walk & Breakfast
Take part in the challenge to find our most elusive birds hiding in the reedbeds – the bearded reedlings. Setting off early will give us more chance of hearing them ping, and if we’re really lucky we will see baby beardies fledging from their nest. Breakfast roll and hot drink included in ticket price. 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May
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Wotton-under-Edge Walking Festival
Wotton is a charming country town, steeped in history, nestled in the southern Cotswold Hills, equidistant from Gloucester and Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Bath. Wotton forms part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Cotswold Way National Trail runs through the town. For walk and booking details visit the Festival Website. |
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Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May
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Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival
Three days of varied walks in the glorious north Cotswolds, with something to suit everyone. Our guided walks range from 3 miles to 14 miles and include steam train rides, visits to historic sites and talks by experts. We also offer the 21 mile Winchcombe Way self-guided challenge walk, an evening meal with a quiz and an evening talk. For walk and booking details visit the Winchcombe Website |
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Saturday 16th to Friday 22nd May
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The Great Welsh Walk for Noah's Ark
A fundraising challenge for Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity, this walk starts in Machynlleth and ends in Cardiff Bay with the opportunity for walkers to join for short sections or the full distance. For further details visit the charity website. |
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Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May
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Prestatyn & Clwydian Range Walking Festival
The general theme this year is “Outdoor Wales” offering a diverse range of 26 free-guided walks for all ages & abilities from a day trek on the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail to easy strolls. At the northern end of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB, Prestatyn is ideally located with easy access to many way-marked coastal & hill walks in an area rich in history & biodiversity. For walk and booking details visit the Walking Festival Website (expected from March) |
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Sunday 17th May
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Walk the Wye 2020
"Walk the Wye" is a sponsored charity walking event organised by Rotary Monmouth in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Chepstow and Ross on Wye. Walks range from 2 to 15 miles and the proceeds go to the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. For more information visit the Walk the Wye website |
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Saturday 16th to Sunday 31st May
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Suffolk Walking Festival
The 2020 Festival runs for three weeks and there is something for everyone. Suffolk’s three Walkers are Welcome towns: Clare, Eye and Shotley, will each be entering their walks; Clare has seven walks entered, including Magna Carta, Nordic, Health, Cavendish, '3 Peaks' and 'Nasty Normans' walks. For details visit the Festival Website. |
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Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd May
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Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival
This part of Wales, situated on the coast between the Gower and Cardiff, is rich walking country. Its fertile rolling lowland countryside adjoins the romantic Heritage Coast, with towering cliffs and remote beaches. The Vale, as it’s known locally, is a maze of footpaths, country lanes, little villages, fine dining and country inns. During the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival, you can enjoy a spectacular variety of walks for all levels, travelling in good company and guided by experienced walk leaders. For details and pricing visit the Festival Website. |
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Wednesday 20th May
05:00 at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve car park, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD ST428866 |
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Dawn Chorus and a Welsh Cake walk
Welcome a new day on the glorious Gwent Levels by joining us on an early morning walk to enjoy the symphony of birdsong that is the dawn chorus at Magor Marsh nature reserve. A much deserved hot cup of tea and welsh cake will be waiting for us back at the Centre! For details visit the Living Levels website. |
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Saturday 23rd to Wednesday 27th May
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Henley-on-Thames Walking Festival
We have one of the most beautiful areas in the country, nestled in the Chiltern Hills on one side and the beautiful Thames on the other. We will have short and long walks on offer. Henley is a bustling town with many places to eat & drink, many shops of which 2 are outdoor shops, and a choice of places to stay. For details visit the Festival Website. |
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Saturday 30th to Sunday 31st May
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Elham Valley Walking Festival
Don't miss this wonderful weekend walking experience. Set here in the beautiful Kent Downs our walks range from one to twenty-three miles and include vineyards, charming villages, ancient woodlands, a fun walk for children, bats in a belfry, 1st WW trenches and the new Royal Saxon Way. For details visit the Festival Website. |
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Saturday 13th June
9:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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What's That Warbler? Guided Walk
Do you know your Sedge Warblers from Cetti’s Warblers? Can you identify Warbler species by their calls? If not, come along to our guided walk at the Newport Wetlands! A staff member will help you identify a range of Warblers and will discuss their habitats and diet. Don’t forget your binoculars! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Sunday 21st June
10:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Orchid ID Guided Walk
At the Newport Wetlands we have a beautiful array of Orchids. Come along on our guided walk where a staff member will show you the best places to spot and identify different species. If we’re lucky, we will find our star species, the Bee Orchid! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Sunday 21st June
10:30 at Caldicot Castle, Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU. |
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Caldicot Castle and Black Rock Circular Walk
Starting at Caldicot Castle, the walk follows footpaths and roads down to the estuary, alongside the magnificent Prince of Wales Bridge. The route then follows the Wales Coast Path to ancient Sudbrook hillfort and on to Black Rock, for spectacular views over the estuary, returning via Portskewett. For booking details and pricing visit Living Levels |
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Saturday 18th July
19:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Guided Bat Walk
Come on a guided walk around Newport Wetlands using a bat detector to search for the bats that make their home here. We will begin the event by toasting marshmallows around out fire pit and drinking hot chocolate. Don't forget your torch! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September
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Bradford on Avon Walking Festival
Our 2020 theme will be "Woodlands & Wildlife" with around 15 walks from 1.5 to 15 miles. Details will be on our website early June & bookings open beginning of July. We hope you will be able to join us, you will be made very welcome. For details visit the Festival Website. |
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Monday 14th to Sunday 20th September
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Wellington Walking Festival
The ninth Wellington Walking Festival will be a mixture of themed events and just walks. Some of the walks will be in collaboration with other walking groups and some will follow local long distance routes. Themed events are likely to include geology (we have the famous Ercall unconformity locally), natural history, industrial archaeology and visits to gardens, a vineyard and historic sites. For details visit the Festival Website. |
