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

Event Diary

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
Coastal Path Wildlife 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
Saturday 30th March
10.00 at Llanvaches United Reform Church, A48 Llanvaches NP26 3AY
 Walking Day Retreat in Wentwood with Tabernacle United Reform Church
​For further details and pricing please contact the Church Treasurer or visit the Tabernacle Facebook page.
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
Wednesday 8th May
7:00 at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD  ST428866
Dawn Chorus at Magor Marsh
​An earlyish morning walk around the wetlands of Magor Marsh enjoying the sights and sounds of the breeding and migratory birds in the company of bird expert Andy Karran. The session is weather dependent. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
For further details and prices contact Living Levels
Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th May
Monday 13th May
6:00 at Beacon Hill forestry car park, Beacon Road, Trellech NP25 4PR  SO511052
Beacon Hill - Breeding Birds
​A dawn walk through the woodland and heath of Beacon Hill and Cuckoo Wood, enjoying the sights and sounds of the breeding birds in the company of bird expert Andy Karran. The session is weather dependant. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
For further details and prices contact Gwent Wildlife Trust
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
10:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR  ST528943
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
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.
Thursday 6th June
10:30 at Pentwyn Farm Barn, Penallt NP25 4SE  SO523093
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
Thursday 6th June
21:00 at Beacon Hill forestry car park, Beacon Road, Trellech NP25 4PR  SO511052
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
Sunday 23rd June
14:00 at Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ  ST334834
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)
Tuesday 25th June
10:00 at the River Wye at Dixton, near Monmouth
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
Thursday 4th July
21:30 at Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD  ST428866
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
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.