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.
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
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6th to 15th September
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Save the dates 6th - 15th September 2024 for this year's Stonehouse Walking Festival.
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Saturday 14 September 10:30
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This 7 mile (11.25km) 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. There is a steep slope, other climbs and several stiles.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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Monday 16 September 10:00
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Join us for a new walk at sixteenth century Thornbury Castle, briefly the retreat of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
3 miles easy |
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Monday 16 September 19:00
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The Gwent Levels line the north shore of the Severn in South Wales: Cas-gwent (Chepstow) at its head; its more famous cousin, the Somerset Levels, across the water; the Welsh capital, Caerdydd (Cardiff), at its feet. Over the course of two years, Marsha O'Mahony walked foreshore, footpath, and country lane building a remarkable oral history of this unique landscape and the people who live there.
Location: The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5HJ |
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Sunday 22 September 10:00
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Starting at Wern-y-cwm this circular walk takes in the village of Wolvesnewton and church of St Thomas a Beckett exploring the magnificent scenery in this lesser-walked area west of Chepstow. With stunning views across to Sugar Loaf, The Skirrid and The Blorenge.
6.5 miles moderate. This walk is not suitable for dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL (tickets £3 donation to SARA, under16s free) |
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Monday 23 September 10:00
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Join us for a visit to Wintours Leap in Lancaut Nature Reserve.
3 miles easy |
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Wednesday 25 September 10:00
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From Parkend we go through Nags Head reserve into the woods. Mostly easy walking on forest tracks with a few short steep ascents and descents.
10 miles moderate |
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27th to 29th September
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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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Friday 27 September
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Your chance to try out the equipment that will get you wheeling off-road and exploring the Wye Valley. Mountain Trikes, Trampers and Terrain Hoppers will be available for you to test. Meet wheelchair users, off-road mobility suppliers and wheelchair rambling enthusiasts.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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Saturday 28 September
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9 mile Mountain Trike Ramble following the Wye Valley Walk, forestry tracks, heathland paths and country lanes, with views to the Black Mountains. Be inspired by the landscape which led William Wordsworth to write 'Lines compsed a few miles above Tintern Abbey'.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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Saturday 28 September 10:00
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Ramble from Tintern across the Wireworks Bridge to the Devil's Pulpit. Coffee Stop completed we head for the monument to Queen Victoria. Picking up the Gloucestershire Way down through Boughspring to the Wye Valley Greenway. After lunch we wander back to Tintern via the Railway Tunnel.
10 miles moderate |
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Sunday 29 September
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7 mile Mountain Trike Ramble along the Wye Valley Walk from Ross-on-Wye through riverside fields and along farm tracks to Townsedn Farm, for a hog roast lunch and farm walk led by Ben Taylor Davies, regenerative farming expert.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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Monday 30 September 10:00
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Join us for a visit to the ancient heathland of Poor's Allotment SSSI.
2.8 miles easy |
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Sunday 6 October 11:00
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An 8 mile (13km) walk starting from Caldicot Castle Country Park passing the site of the original Caldicot Castle, over the Motorway, past a quarry and off into the woods! Then descending with views over the Severn Estuary to an old mill, some ancient tree graffiti, an old Totem pole, and heading back to town.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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Sunday 6 October 9:30
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Up hill from the start this circular route takes in Barbados, Bargain, Nine Wells, Cuckoo and upper and Lower Hale Woods visiting Maryland and Catsbrook on the way. Mixed terrain including footpaths, some indistinct, forest trails and country lanes. Lots of ups and downs and maybe some mud!
12 miles strenuous |
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Monday 7 October 10:00
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Join us for a visit to New Fancy in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
2.5 miles easy |
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Thursday 10 October 10:00
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A walk through woodland from Speech House, passing Brierley and up to Drybrook Station. Then onto Fox's Bridge, under the Dilke road bridge to Lightmoor and back through the Arboretum. Mainly good forest tracks.
7 miles moderate |
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Sunday 13 October 10:00
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The end of summer ramble starts at St. Briavels Castle. The route heads towards Bream where we will pick up the Gloucestershire Way and head to Clanna Ponds. After lunch we continue along the Gloucestershire Way before heading to Hewelsfield Church for an afternoon tea break. After which we will complete the ramble back to St. Briavels.
11 miles moderate |
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Monday 14 October 10:00
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Join us for a visit to the beautiful town of Usk.
2.5 miles easy |
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Saturday 19 October 10:00
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This 5 mile (8 km) route will take us through the Cot and Panta Farm before reaching the village of Devauden. We will continue up through Chepstow Park Wood before returning to Fedw Wood.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
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Monday 21 October 10:00
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Join us for an Autumnal stroll through the predominantly Beech woodland of St Pierre Great Wood.
2.7 miles easy |
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Wednesday 23 October 10:00
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A Wednesday Wander from car park next to Wyedean School and Leisure cente. Following the Wye Valley Greenway up towards the Tunnel and then over to the Offas Dyke path to head back into Chepstow and back to the car park.
6 miles moderate |
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Thursday 24 October 10:00
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Walking the High Meadows trail in autumn. Will be truncating to fit into the shorter days but still enjoy the autumn colours in the Wye Valley.
11 miles moderate |
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Saturday 26 October 10:00
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To the memory of Maurice Cullis. Redbrook to the Kymin and onward to the Staunton Stones. Exploring Historic Dean walk Number 13.
8 miles moderate |
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Sunday 27 October 10:00
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It’s the month of spooks and ghosts and things that go bump in the night. Join us for a circular walk around Loysey Woods, The Narth, Maryland and Trellech for a walk that will send shivers down your spine.
6.6 miles moderate with some ascent and descent. This walk is not suitable for dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL (tickets £3 donation to SARA, under16s free) |
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Monday 28 October 10:00
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Join us for a visit to the County town of Monmouth.
2.5 miles easy |
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Tuesday 29 October 10:00
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Traditional walk through the forest at the most colourful time of the year.
8 miles moderate |
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Wednesday 6 November 10:00
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A Forest wander through vale and hill taking in the area's industrial past and its scenic present. The route is on fine tracks and paths with a couple of steepish climbs.
5.5 miles moderate |
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Saturday 9 November 10:00
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Starting at Angus Buchanan VC Recreation Ground (top of Victoria Road, Coleford), this ramble heads for Pound at Staunton and after visiting the local well we will head over to the Kymin. Returning back to the stating point via Newland and burial path.
10 miles energetic |
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Thursday 14 November 10:00
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Walk from Christchurch down to The Wye Valley . Up some steps almost to, Symonds Yat Rock. Back down to the river to The Biblings. Take the long hill beside Lady park Wood to The Near Hearkening Rock. Back to the start via Staunton.
11.6 miles energetic |
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Sunday 24 November 10:00
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A circular walk under the shadow of Gray Hill, in Wentwood, once a hunting preserve for Chepstow Castle and the largest ancient woodland in Wales. The wood is now being restored under the Queens Commonwealth Canopy initiative. We follow known paths in the heart of the forest before walking out into open countryside with fabulous views to the Severn Estuary.
7.3 miles moderate with some ascent and descent. Dogs welcome but beware there are 2 stiles that may require dogs to be lifted over. BOOKING ESSENTIAL (tickets £3 donation to SARA, under16s free) |
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Saturday 14 December 10:00
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Our Annual festive walk this year takes us on a circular walk exploring the local woods of Fedw and Ravensnest and stunning views from Penterry Church and down to St Arvans. A minced pie and warm mulled wine always goes down treat.
8.2 miles moderate. This walk is not suitable for dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL (tickets £3 donation to SARA, under16s free) |
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Sunday 15 December 10:00
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Our Annual festive walk this year takes us on a circular walk exploring the local woods of Fedw and Ravensnest and stunning views from Penterry Church and down to St Arvans. A minced pie and warm mulled wine always goes down treat.
8.2 miles moderate. This walk is not suitable for dogs. BOOKING ESSENTIAL (tickets £3 donation to SARA, under16s free) |
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