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Walk 1 Saturday 23 October
Hidden Lower Chepstow - a Local History Walk
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Distance: 1.5 miles (circular)
Duration: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Bring: A drink and a camera Meeting Point: 10:30am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY. Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY ST535942 (charges apply). Public Transport: Chepstow Tourist Information Centre is located near the entrance to Chepstow Castle and is a 5 minute walk from both Chepstow Railway Station and Chepstow Bus Station. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
An anecdotal tour of Lower Chepstow with local historian Tim Ryan discovering things not mentioned by the guide books! This gentle stroll finishes with a very rare opportunity of seeing the Severn Princess Ferry and the work in progress on its restoration. After your walk, why not include a visit to Chepstow Castle (booking required)
Walk 2 Saturday 23 October
St Arvans Roundabout
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Distance: 5 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: A picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point: 10:30am at St Arvans Fountain, junction of A466 and Devauden Road at St Arvans ST518964 Parking: St Arvans Village Hall car park, A466 on the right just past the junction with Devauden Road NP16 6DN ST519965 Public Transport: The No. 69 bus from Chepstow to Monmouth via Tintern stops at The Piercefield, St Arvans - very close to St Arvans Fountain. For details on route and timetable visit Traveline Cymru. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
There are several walks that can’t be left out of the festival. This route never fails to please, with a walk through picturesque Piercefield Woods then to Gaer Hill Camp with spectacular views over the estuary.
Walk 3 Saturday 23 October
The Narth, Beacon Hill and Pen y Fan Redwoods *** SOLD OUT ***
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point: 10:30am by The Narth Village Hall, The Narth NP25 4QN SO523063 Parking: Roadside parking area opposite The Narth Village Hall (please park considerately). Public Transport: The No.65 bus from Chepstow to Monmouth via Devauden is a spectacular journey in its own right and passes through The Narth - for details on route and timetable visit Traveline Cymru. This walk is not suitable for dogs
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Starting from The Narth, this walk explores ancient Manor Wood and the forests and heathlands of Beacon Hill looking for interesting trees including the imposing Pen y Fan Redwoods. The route takes in the highest point in the Lower Wye Valley and two picturesque viewpoints looking south over the River Wye, and west towards the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.
Walk 4 Saturday 23 October
A Coastal Stroll or a Quantum Leap?
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Distance: 9.6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: A picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am in the visitor car park at Oldbury Power Station, Oldbury BS35 1RQ ST608943 This walk is not suitable for dogs |
A moderate and fairly level wander along the banks of the Severn. We visit an iron age fort, one of the smallest active churches in the UK, an unusual modern "lighthouse", a church with a grand view, and circumnavigate a nuclear power station. The power station is now decommissioned and the surrounding area has become a fascinating nature reserve.
Walk 5 Saturday 23 October
Roman Caerwent and Slade Wood
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: A picnic, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am Caerwent Roman Town car park, Caerwent NP26 5AU ST463906 Public Transport: The No.73 Chepstow to Newport bus stops at Caerwent Church, for route and timetable details visit Traveline Cymru. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
We start with a walk around Venta Silurum (modern day Caerwent) to visit the extensive Roman remains of this important settlement. We then head up through Slade Wood for picturesque views across the valley before dropping back to our start point
Walk 6 Saturday 23 October
Hidden Caldicot
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Distance: 6 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Snacks, drinks and a camera Meeting Point & Parking: 10:30am in Caldicot Castle car park, Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU ST488885 Public Transport: The No.X74 Chepstow to Newport bus stops at Caldicot Cross, by the junction of Church Road and Chepstow Road, for route and timetable details visit Traveline Cymru. This walk is not suitable for dogs |
This walk visits hidden gems in Caldicot including a Bronze Age site, an 11th century dwelling, the 'longest tunnel in the world' and home/grave of inventor HE Jones before returning to Caldicot Castle.
Walk 7 Saturday 23 October
Traversing Impermanent Land
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Distance: 8 miles (circular)
Duration: Allow 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Bring: Picnic, snacks, drinks and a notebook & pen Meeting Point: 10:30am by Magor Post Office, The Square, Magor NP26 3EP ST425870 Parking: Magor Square car park, The Square, Magor NP26 3ET Public Transport: The No.X74 Chepstow to Newport bus stops in Redwick Road, Magor, 300M from Magor Post Office. For route and timetable details visit Traveline Cymru. This walk is not suitable for dogs
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An exploration of impermanent land. Join artist Alison Neighbour on a walk from the future shoreline to the present day coast and back again, travelling across the varied landscape of Magor Marsh, along the seawall, and through Redwick village before heading back to Magor. Along the way we'll discuss the impact that rising sea levels might have on this landscape, walking at a gentle pace to allow opportunities for conversation. The walk is mostly on level ground, on a mix of quiet roads and footpaths, and there may be a few steps and stiles. The walk is part of Alison's work on The (Future) Wales Coast Path.
