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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Saturday 11th January
10:00 at car park opposite Dingestow village hall, Queen's Hill, Dingestow NP25 4BH SO457102 |
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Dingestow Dicoveries
A moderately hilly route enjoying spectacular views towards the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. 6 miles circular / moderate For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Tuesday 14th January
10:00 at Pont Cadwgan car park, Fforest Coalpit NP7 7LY SO267251 |
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The Valley of the Grwyne Fawr
This walk explores the Grwyne Fawr Valley using forest tracks and low level mountain paths. We visit Partrishow Church high above this beautiful valley. 6 miles circular / moderate For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 19th January
9:20 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR ST528943 |
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Heart of the Forest of Dean
An undulating walk taking in Mallards Pike Lake (twice), woodland, disused free mines, railways and quarries. 7 miles circular / moderate For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 19th January
11:30 at Redbrook Rovers car park, A466 Redbrook NP25 4LP SO536098 (£1 charge applies) |
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Pilgrims Church and Left Over Mill Stones
On this free walk you will follow lanes and tracks to ascend to the Pilgrims’ church at Penallt. Continue through fields and green lanes to the village of Penallt and continue to eventually follow the River Wye back to Redbrook village. 5 miles / strenuous, assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Service |
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Saturday 25th January
10:00 Roadside parking in Avenue Road, Abergavenny (by the cricket ground) NP7 7DB SO293150 |
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Below Sugar Loaf Summit
A different route to enjoy the beauty of Sugar Loaf and its surroundings. 8.5 miles circular / strenuous For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Tuesday 28th January
10:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands car park, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2YH ST334834. Parking charge applies (except RSPB members) |
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Gwent Levels Circular Walk
A mostly level walk around the reserve that will take in the villages of Nash and Goldcliff 7.5 miles circular / moderate For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Saturday 1st February
11:00 at Caldicot Castle car park, Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HR ST486884 |
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Mill, Totem Pole and Views over the Severn
This free walk starts from Caldicot Castle Country Park passing the site of the original Caldicot Castle, over the Motorway, past a quarry into the woods! Then descending with views over the Severn Estuary to an old mill and eventually passing a totem pole. 8 miles / moderate, assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Service |
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Sunday 2nd February
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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World Wetlands Day Walk
A walk to explore the reedbeds and Severn Estuary on this International Day to celebrate the world’s wonderful wetlands. The Gwent Levels is a unique historic landscape with examples of ancient drainage systems dating back from the Roman era. This has created a special range of habitats for important wildlife species. Join us to find out more about the heritage and natural history of this amazing landscape. 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Sunday 2nd February
9:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR ST528943 |
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Catbook Circuit (Lower Wye Rambles walk 11)
A walk along the western ridge of the Wye Valley using fields, woodlands, lanes and touching the upper Aghidi Fawr. 6.5 miles circular / moderate For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 9th February
9:40 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR ST528943 |
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Woorgreens and Speech House
A walk through Woorgreens Nature Reserve (chance of seeing Exmoor ponies and Highland cattle) and woodland around Speech House. 4.5 miles circular / easy For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 2nd February
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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Wetland and Estuary Waders Guided Walk
Join us on a guided walk to discover more about wetland waders. We’ll look at the plumage, structure, behaviour, size and habitat preferences of waders on the estuary and lagoons. This is the perfect walk for you if you’re unsure about your knots, and you can’t tell a black-tailed from a bar-tailed godwit! 3-4 miles / easy, no dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL For booking details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Sunday 16th February
9:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park, Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5LR ST528943 |
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Where the Curlew Calls
A very pleasant walk through fields and woods with wonderful views. 5.5 miles circular / moderate For details visit Lower Wye Ramblers |
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Sunday 16th February
10:30 at large layby on the Herefordshire side of the Monnow bridge, on the B4521 just outside Skenfrith NP7 8UG SO458802 |
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The White Swan Walk, Skenfrith
This free walk of paths, lanes and byways is along a riverbank, through woodland and a variety of farmland in an undulating part of the Monnow Valley. There are splendid panoramic views along the way. 7 miles / strenuous, assistance dogs only For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Service |
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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 NOW OPEN - for more details please visit the festival website. |
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Sunday 28th March
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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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 |
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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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Saturday 15th to Sunday 19th April
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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 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 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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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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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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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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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. |
