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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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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Saturday 3rd August
10:30 at Rockfield Road car park, Monmouth NP25 5AS SO503127 |
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Monmouth to the Kingswood
This route starts with a walk through Drybridge Community Nature Park and continues across Vauxhall Fields to Ancrehill Lane. After crossing Rockfield Road it passes through several fields to join the Offa’s Dyke National Trail up into Kingswood. Turning off the National Trail at a crossroads we follow the edge of the wood on a broad track. There are good views as we leave the wood and descend to Monmouth through farmland. 6 miles / moderate (15 stiles, a few short climbs and one gradual ascent into Kingswood) For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services |
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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 11th August
10:00 outside The Rising Sun car park, Woolaston Common GL15 6NU SO589011 |
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Clanna Ponds and Hewelsfield
A walk past Clanna Ponds to Hewelsfield Church and back, enjoying magnificent views of the Severn Estuary as we go. We'll be back in time for Sunday Lunch at the Rising Sun, please only use the pub car park if planning to stay for lunch or refreshments afterwards. 5.5 miles / moderate. Free walk - booking not required. |
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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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Tuesday 20th August
11:00 (walk at 2:00) at St Mellons Hub, 30 Crickhowell Road, St Mellons CF3 0EF |
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Family Walk to Hendre Lake
A family walk discovering the wonderful heritage and wildlife of the Gwent Levels with the communities of St Mellons and Trowbridge. There will be activities and a guided walk (at 2:00) to find out more about this unique landscape. 2.2 miles /easy. For details visit Living Levels |
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Thursday 22nd August
10:30 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834 |
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View from a Bridge Walk
Experience the Gwent Levels from some of its highest points! Through the reedbeds of Newport Wetlands, this free walk takes in the East Usk Lighthouse, St Mary's Church in Nash and Newport Docks before we climb the Newport Transporter Bridge (weather permitting) for spectacular crane's eye views of the Usk, Newport and the Levels! £3 parking fee (RSPB members free). BOOKING ESSENTIAL 5 miles / easy walking but a couple of energetic climbs!. For details visit Living Levels |
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Saturday 24th August
19:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834 |
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Bat and Moth Walk
Prepare to be amazed at how many bats we'll find after hours at RSPB Newport Wetlands. We'll find out lots about bats and moths whilst we toast marshmallows around the campfire, and make some delicious hot chocolate. We'll then head off on a walk with our bat detectors to see what we can find. Don't forget to bring your torch! BOOKING ESSENTIAL For details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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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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Friday 30th August
19:00 at RSPB Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834 |
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Bat and Moth Walk
Prepare to be amazed at how many bats we'll find after hours at RSPB Newport Wetlands. We'll find out lots about bats and moths whilst we toast marshmallows around the campfire, and make some delicious hot chocolate. We'll then head off on a walk with our bat detectors to see what we can find. Don't forget to bring your torch! BOOKING ESSENTIAL For details and pricing visit RSPB Newport Wetlands |
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Saturday 31st August
19:45 at Hendre Lake, Cypress Drive, St Mellons CF3 0DX |
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Bat Walk at Hendre Lake
Bring a torch and with the help of bat detectors join the Community Park Rangers to discover the bats feeding at the lakeside. For details visit Living Levels |
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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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Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September
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Kington Walking Festival
Nestled beneath Hergest Ridge, the historic drovers' town of Kington stands alone from a walking perspective, with many long-distance paths converging on the town. The festival includes a waide range of walks catering for differing abilities and interests. For more details please visit the festival website. |
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Wednesday 25th September
10:00 at Pill Mill, Courtybella Terrace, Newport NP20 2GH |
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Pillgwenlly Past and Present Walk
A Gwent Archives guided tour exploring Pillgwenlly's heritage using archival photographs, maps, plans and other documents that reveal the past and the area's development. £2 charge, BOOKING ESSENTIAL 1.5 miles / easy. For details visit Living Levels |
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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. |
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Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October
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Montgomery Walking Festival
Seven varied walks in lovely, panoramic, unspoilt Marches countryside. Enjoy the small, friendly historic town of Montgomery and experience rich Welsh and English cultural heritage. For full details please visit the festival website. |
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Tuesday 8th October
13:00 at Derek Upton Centre, Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD |
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Make Sense of Maps! (workshop 1 of 2)
A free introduction to maps and map-work assuming no previous map knowledge and focusing on the OS 1:25000 scale. Aimed at encouraging the use of maps for walking in the countryside and gaining confidence in all aspects of map interpretation and use. LIMITED PLACES - BOOKING ESSENTIAL Predominantly classroom based with some outdoor activity. For details visit Living Levels |
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Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th October
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Chepstow Autumn Walking Weekend
A selection of three of our favourite walks, aimed at enjoying the very best of this time of year. Details will be announced nearer the time - make a note in your diary! These walks will be free of charge. |
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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
12:30 at Ganarew (near Monmouth) - parking and car share information to follow |
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Bird of Peace Walk
This walk traces the shape of the Dove of Peace through beautiful border countryside. 6 miles / moderate. Free walk - booking not required. |
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Sunday 8th December
10:30 at Redbrook Rovers car park, A466 at Redbrook NP25 4LY (small parking fee applies). SO536099 |
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Forgotten Valley to Newland
A Sunday stroll through the beautiful Forgotten Valley to Newland, where there'll be a chance to enjoy mince pies and mulled wine before returning down an ancient industrial valley. 5.5 miles / moderate. Free walk - booking not required. |
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Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March
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Crickhowell Walking Festival
A week of 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. |
