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Events Diary

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.

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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.

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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.

Event Diary

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26 April to 2 August
The Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail 25th Anniversary

The Millennium Heritage Trail covers a distance of over 100km in the Vale of Glamorgan. The trail takes in sweeping panoramic vistas at its northern edge, through a variety of beautiful landscapes further south, before finally meeting the sea at the southern-most point of Wales.
To mark the Trail's 25th Anniversary, Valeways are hosting a series of long walks covering the entire route, at fortnightly intervals. There is also a programme of selected shorter routes - numbers are limited on both programmes so click on the link for more details and booking information.
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24 May to 1 June
Malvern Walking Festival

9 days of themed and guided walks on and around the Malvern Hills
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Sunday 25 May
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Newbridge to Erwood

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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Sunday 25 May 10:00
Lydbrook to Symonds Yat

From Stowfield we meander along the banks of the Wye before entering a difficult wooded area where the path is obstructed by many fallen trees and scrub. Once out of the wood we climb over Huntsman Hill and back to the Wye, past the Saracens head pub before taking a small track up a steep incline with many boulders and rocks to negotiate. Once on the ridge line we gently descend back towards the Wye.
​9.7 miles moderate with one significant ascent
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Wednesday 28 May 10:00
Blaize Bailey Classic Take 2

This Blaize Bailey Classic will encompass parts of Cinderford and Littledean. Lunch at the view point will be followed by the classic Blaize Bailey downhill, uphill and round hill route back to the Car Park.
​8 miles moderate
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Wednesday 28 May 18:00
Wild About Craft - Nature Journaling at Magor Marsh

If you’re looking for inspiration, our ‘Wild About Craft - Nature Journaling Sessions’ are designed to help capture your imagination. We’ll lead you on a walk around our diverse Magor Marsh Nature Reserve, and highlight some of the interesting plants and animals which can be found there.  Along the way we’ll stop and examine wildlife by sketching whatever inspires us! Through closer observation, you may hone your species identification and drawing skills, as well as creating an illustrated memento and record of wildlife sightings.
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Monday 2 June 10:00
Chepstow Park Wood

Join Chepstow Walk for Health Group for an easy woodland walk in Chepstow Park Wood.
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3 miles easy
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Tuesday 3 June 10:00
Volunteer Day at St Mary's, Tintern

Join Gwent Wildlife Trust volunteers in clearing St Mary's churchyard of invasive vegetation.
Learn about wildflower meadow management whilst you snip, increase safe access, and help secure Local Wildflower Site status for this beautiful hill-top Monmouthshire churchyard that overlooks Tintern village, Tintern Abbey, and Gloucestershire. Meeting point: Lower Wireworks car park, Tintern.
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6 to 8 June
Wotton Walking Festival

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Sunday 8 June
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Erwood to Hay-on-Wye

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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Monday 9 June 10:00
Poors Allotment

Join Chepstow Walk for Health Group for an easy walk in Poors Allotment.
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2.8 miles easy
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Wednesday 11 June 20:45
Nightjars at Beacon Hill

An evening strolling on the heath at Beacon Hill in the company of our 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.
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14 to 22 June
Herefordshire Walking Festival

The initial Herefordshire Walking Festival was held in 2002 as a sign that the county was open for walking after the 2001 foot and mouth epidemic. It is now a pivotal factor in attracting visitors to Herefordshire. The county is blessed with magnificent scenery, especially Brecon Beacons National Park, Malvern Hills, Wye Valley, Offas Dyke, Mortimer Forest and numerous nature reserves for walkers to enjoy.
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Monday 16 June 10:00
Loysey Woods

Join Chepstow Walk for Health Group for an easy walk in Loysey Woods.
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2 miles easy
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Monday 16 June 10:00
Springdale Farm - Meadow Stroll

Enjoy the thriving wildlife of the Hay Meadows, pasture, Marshy Grassland and woodland at this reserve with GWT Ecologist and Evidence Manager Andy Karran. You'll be taking a closer look at wildflowers and other fauna as well as buzzing about with pollinators and much more!
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Monday 23 June 10:00
Grand Day Out at Portishead

Join Chepstow Walk for Health Group for a trip to Portishead.
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2.8 miles easy
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25 to 29 June
Evesham Walking Festival

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Sunday 29 June
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Hay-on-Wye to Brewardine

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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Monday 30 June 10:00
Newport Wetlands

Join Chepstow Walk for Health Group for an exploration of Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve.
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3 miles easy (shorter option of 1.5 miles also available)
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Thursday 3 July 19:00
Wild Wyeswood - Wilding walk and talk

The session will begin with a 20-minute presentation in the barn, where our Conservation Grazing Officer, Joe Ryder, will discuss conservation grazing, land management for nature recovery, and rewilding. This will be followed by a guided walk around the two reserves—Wyeswood Common and Pentwyn Farm—finishing at approximately 9pm.
These reserves are known for their rich diversity of habitats and thriving meadows. Discover the principles of rewilding and the future benefits to biodiversity and nature recovery, as seen through our practical work on the ground.
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Thursday 3 July 21:15
Magor After Dark

Venturing out at dusk with bat detectors and to hopefully see the mysterious Glow-worm (not a worm at all but a beetle that can glow in the dark). Moth traps will be set and we will see what is in these at the end of the walk. This immersive and fun night time event is spectacle worth staying up for, led by our GWT Ecologists Andy Karran and Lowri Watkins.
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Sunday 13 July
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Brewardine to Hereford

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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Thursday 24 July 18:00
Wild About Craft - Nature Journaling at Springdale Farm

If you’re looking for inspiration, our ‘Wild About Craft - Nature Journaling Sessions’ are designed to help capture your imagination. We’ll lead you on a walk around our diverse Springdale Farm Nature Reserve, and highlight some of the interesting plants and animals which can be found there.  Along the way we’ll stop and examine wildlife by sketching whatever inspires us! Through closer observation, you may hone your species identification and drawing skills, as well as creating an illustrated memento and record of wildlife sightings. 
Bring along your sketchbook and favored art medium (suitable for the outdoors!) and we will guide you to your inspiration. If you are new to the art, don’t worry! Just bring along some paper and a pencil – that's all you need to start your nature journaling journey!  
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Saturday 30 August
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Hereford to Fownhope

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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5 to 14 September
Stonehouse Walking Festival

Launch walk Friday 5th September, and then walks every day ending on Sunday 14th September. Come and join members of the team to enjoy our local area with amazing views and beautiful countryside. Free walks for a range of abilities.
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18 to 21 September
Kington Autumn Walking Festival

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26 to 28 September
Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival

We would love to welcome you to the Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival this year.  Ross is an accredited Walkers are Welcome town and our Festival reflects the friendly nature of our welcome in this largely undiscovered area of South Herefordshire.  We are blessed with the ability to take you off the beaten track on a real variety of gentle to medium walks aimed at all abilities – led by informed and enthusiastic people with a fount of local knowledge.  Some walks have wonderful special interest themes or activities, while others just explore the natural beauty around our quirky town.
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Saturday 27 September
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Fownhope to Ross-on-Wye

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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Sunday 28 September
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Ross-on-Wye to Symonds Yat

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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1 to 5 October
Dursley Walking Festival

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Saturday 11 October
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Symonds Yat to Whitestone

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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Sunday 12 October
Wye Valley Walk 50th Anniversary - Whitestone to Chepstow

Click the link for details and ticket availability.
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7 to 15 March
​Crickhowell Walking Festival

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Address: Chepstow Walkers are Welcome, c/o Fox and Hounds, Itton, Chepstow
​Monmouthshire NP16 6BX
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