Chepstow Walkers are Welcome Events Diary for Walking Groups, not-for-profit and charity walks in the area. If anyone knows of any other organised walks taking place then please get in touch and we will add them to the diary below.
Chepstow Walkers are Welcome are proud to provide financial and logistical support to the Chepstow Walk for Health Group - the current programme can be downloaded here.
PLEASE NOTE
Listed walks and events may require advance booking, may not take place as advertised, or may be subject to last-minute change.
To avoid disappointment, PLEASE check with the organisers or walk leaders before attending.
Listed walks and events may require advance booking, may not take place as advertised, or may be subject to last-minute change.
To avoid disappointment, PLEASE check with the organisers or walk leaders before attending.
Event Diary
Sunday 17 March 10:00
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Starting from outside Abergavenny Cricket Club we take footpaths on the Cambrian Way up the side of the Rholben until reaching the lower slopes of the Sugarloaf, where we contour westwards until turning south along Llanwenarth Breast. Good views in all directions, before we enter the spooky gnarled oak woods where the bare trees seem to be moving as we walk through. Finally we come down to the beech woods of St. Mary’s Vale where the picturesque, but little known, Nant Lago stream runs before heading back to Abergavenny.
6 miles moderate |
Thursday 21 March 10:00
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This walk is at the top end of moderate with some 1300ft of ascent. The route will be up to Carter's Piece, down to central Lydbrook, up to the Pludds and Ruardean Woodside before visiting the Beaver enclosure. Mostly walking on forest trails and footpaths with a couple of steep descents and ascents.
10 miles moderate |
Sunday 24 March 10:30
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Sunday 24 March 10:00
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From Bromsberrow church we follow lanes and fields to get to the bottom of our climb up Chase End Hill, the southernmost of the Malvern hills. From there our descent takes us through the Brigadoonesk village of Whiteleaved Oak before skirting the base of Ragged Stone, then more fields and tracks back to cars.
7 miles moderate |
Thursday 28 March 10:00
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From the ruins of Llanthony Priory we'll wander the Vale of Ewyas then striking up to the Cambrian Way at Bal Bach with optional bagging of Bal Mawr. Then make our way down through to Cwmyoy and then on up to Hatterrall Hill joining the Beacons Way before dropping back to the priory.
13 miles strenuous |
Sunday 21 April 10:00
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Starting at Foxhunter carpark explore this fascinating industrial landscape around the Blorenge (SSSI), past Keeper’s Pond towards Pwll-du and the old Lamb and Fox, down the Dyne-Steel Incline towards the Hill Pitt’s Chimney then passing the Ironworks before returning to the 2 masts. The second part of the Iron Mountain Trail.
7.3 miles moderate |
3rd to 6th May
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Talgarth Walking Festival celebrates the outstanding landscapes that surround our town - Gateway to the Black Mountains. We believe the best way to bring a landscape to life is to tell the stories of the people, history, geology, mythology and nature that make it a living, breathing place. All of our walks are therefore designed to tell stories. You won’t just be walking from one place to another, but will also hear immersive tales that will give you a sense of place.
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11th to 19th May
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Returning with the popular 9 day festival in 2024 this event will showcase walks in and around Coleford in the beautiful Forest of Dean area of Gloucestershire.
Coleford's walking festival features around 22-23 walks to suit an audience of all ages and physical abilities. Full details of all walks and booking forms will be are available from the Coleford Tourist Information Centre or online at www.colefordareawalkingfestival.co.uk from mid March. |
Thursday 16 May 10:00
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Steady climb from the start up to Craig-y-Dorth then to Cwm Carvan, Lloysey, Caer Llan before coming back via Mitchel Troy Common. There is 1700 ft of ascent, so lots of ups and downs also stiles aplenty going over fields, along footpaths, woodland tracks and country lanes. Splendid views weather permitting.
10 miles strenuous |