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
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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

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Event Diary

Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September

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 wide range of walks catering for differing abilities and interests. For more details please visit the festival website.

Sunday 22nd September
10:00 at Clytha National Trust car park NP7 9BW  SO361085

Clytha Estate
​This walk follows the National Trust circular route of Clytha Park Estate. It is on good paths through farmland and woodland.
3 miles / moderate (7 stiles, one gentle ascent)
​For details visit Monmouthshire Countryside Services

Wednesday 25th September
10:00 at Pill Mill, Courtybella Terrace, Newport NP20 2GH

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

Sunday 29th September
9:00 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, 9:30 at Raglan School

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

Sunday 29th
September 
Meet 10am in Passage Road Aust BS35 4BG ST563888.  

Aust and Severn Estuary Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for a walk through countryside with excellent views over the Severn of both bridges and visiting on the Bristol side Old Passage from Beachley and New Passage from Black Rock. 
7 miles / moderate (booking not required)

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.

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October

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.

Tuesday 8th October
13:00 at Derek Upton Centre, Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD

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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Tuesday 5th November
13:00 at Derek Upton Centre, Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, Whitewall, Magor NP26 3DD

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

Saturday 9th November
12:30 at Ganarew (near Monmouth) - parking and car share information to follow

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.

Sunday 8th December
10:30 at Redbrook Rovers car park, A466 at Redbrook NP25 4LY (small parking fee applies). SO536099

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.

Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th March

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.