Chepstow Walking Festival

Distance: 3 miles (circular)
​Duration: 1-2 hours Difficulty: Easy (shorter option available)
Bring: Drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Offa's Dyke car park, off the B4228 Coleford Road at Tidenham Chase GL15 6PT ST558992

This walk is not suitable for dogs​​
A figure of eight walk with no stiles walking the Offa’s Dyke Path to the Devil’s Pulpit for the iconic view of Tintern Abbey. Option to carry on through Poor’s Allotment across the nature reserve with views over the Severn Estuary before returning to the start.

Distance: 5.6 miles (linear with return transport provided)
​Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
​Difficulty: Flat, moderate walk followed by optional energetic stair climb to cross Newport Transporter Bridge (fitness and a good head for heights required for the latter).
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre car park, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport NP18 2BZ ST334834. Parking fee included where applicable.

​Public Transport: The No. 63 service from Newport City Centre bus station stops at the car park. This is a demand responsive service for which booking is required - telephone 01633 211202 or 01633 670563 at least 24 hours in advance.
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This walk is not suitable for dogs
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Follow in engineer Ferdinand Arnodin’s footsteps with this walk to the iconic Newport Transporter Bridge, crossing the river Usk. Starting at East Usk Lighthouse and taking in the fabulous Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, the ‘Cathedral of the Moors’ St Mary’s in Nash and the Gwent Levels. This linear walk finishes with a chance to experience the Bridge’s high walkway with its magnificent views of Newport, the Valleys, Gwent Levels and then back across via the river gondola of this mighty creation, one of only six still in operation!

Distance: 6 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3.5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Riverside Car Park, A466 Redbrook NP25 4LZ SO536099 (parking charges apply)

Public Transport: The number 69 service from Chepstow to Monmouth stops in Redbrook. For details go to Traveline Cymru

This walk is not suitable for dogs
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Join National Trail Officer Rob Dingle for a circular walk from Redbrook along the Wye Valley Walk to Monmouth following the beautiful River Wye and returning via Offa’s Dyke National Trail and The Kymin. Expect spectacular views and beautiful Beech woods.

Distance: 8 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Earlswood Village Hall, Earlswood NP16 6AW ST455949

Well-behaved and socialised dogs are welcome
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This delightful walk with so many spectacular views takes you to the oldest Methodist Chapel in Wales, through the fringes of Beech woods in Wentwood Forest, up onto Gray Hill with its mysterious stone circle and down to charming Castrogi Brook before it changes its name to Nedern Brook.

Distance: 7 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate with energetic ascents and descents
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point:10:00am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow

Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY ST535942 (charges apply)

Public Transport: The TIC is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations, for service information visit Traveline Cymru.

This walk is not suitable for dogs
Join the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team for a fascinating mix of natural heritage, industrial heritage and ancient hidden history on this 7 mile walk. We will follow a path above limestone cliffs where peregrines nest, down through Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s Reserve to the lost village of Lancaut and the ruins of St James Church, returning along a section of the new Wye Valley Greenway.
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​Salt marsh, scree, abandoned quarries, a nature reserve and ancient woodland provide a variety of habitats for over 350 species of plant found on the Lancaut Peninsula. Ellie Baggett, the AONB’s Nature Recovery Officer, will help us discover some of these plants, including medicinal plants such as Helebore and Marjoram which grow in the tiny graveyard, and hopefully, spot peregrines, cormorants and even seals. She will talk about the growing need for nature recovery, and the importance of enhancing biodiversity, improving habitats and reconnecting our landscape.

We will be joined by Kate Biggs Principal Conservation Officer at Gloucester Council and founder Trustee of the Forest of Dean Buildings Preservation Trust to find out how the Trust saved Lancaut Church and what recent archaeological activity has added to our knowledge of this area.

Distance: 10 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 5-6 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Caldicot Castle Country Park car park, Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU ST486884

Public Transport: The number X74 service from Chepstow to Newport stops in Caldicot. For details go to Traveline Cymru​

This walk is not suitable for dogs
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In just under 10 miles this circular walk from Caldicot Castle takes in part of the Wales Coastal Path, an iron age hill fort, an abandoned village, a Roman encampment, 2 medieval castles, 3 Severn crossings, 3 ancient chapels, and much more as it weaves through the countryside and along the coast. A number of stiles, some road walking and a maximum height of around 300 ft.

Distance: 6 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3.5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Snacks, drinks and a camera. Pub lunch option at the Millers Arms, Mathern, bookable via the walk leader on the day of the walk.

​​Meeting Point: 10:00am under the motorway bridge past the village of Mathern.

Parking: Take the minor road signed for Mathern off the A48 just west of Pwllmeyric. After passing through the village there is roadside parking near and under the motorway bridge NP16 6JD ST522913

This walk is not suitable for dogs
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We leave Mathern to reach the water meadow in Pwllmeyric and follow Mounton Brook past Mathern Mill, the Fisheries, and St Pierre Golf Course to St Pierre Pill where it gushes into the Severn Estuary. The return route passes historic St Tewdric’s Church and Well in Mathern.

Distance: 3.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: 3.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate with one steep section
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Riverside Car Park, A466 Redbrook NP25 4LZ SO536099 (parking charge applies)

​Public Transport: The number 69 service from Chepstow to Monmouth stops in Redbrook. For details go to Traveline Cymru
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This walk is not suitable for dogs​​
Join us for a journey in and out of the Lower Wye Valley, passing through remnants of the Millstone industry and the Wildlife Trust nature reserves of Wyeswood Common, Prisk Woods and Pentwyn Farm, Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Expert nature knowledge is included; we’ll be looking out for spring wildlife, rare plants and anything else wild that crosses our path!

Distance: 8.8 miles (circular)
​Duration: 4.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate with a few stiles
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Sea Wall, Sea Wall Road, Goldcliff, Newport NP18 2PH ST374821
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This walk is not suitable for dogs​​
This year is the tenth anniversary of the launch of the Wales Coast Path and will see the culmination of the Living Levels Landscape Partnership Project. Both have given us a better understanding of the Gwent Levels, in how they evolved and how they now work. Starting from the Sea Wall at Goldcliff we head inland across the levels to Nash and the Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre at Uskmouth. We return along the Wales Coast Path through the National Nature Reserve to Goldcliff Lagoons which provide an ideal birdwatching opportunity.

Distance: 5.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: 3-4 hours Difficulty: Easy
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Black Rock Picnic Site car park, Black Rock Road, Portskewett NP26 5TP ST513881

Public Transport: The number X74 service from Chepstow to Newport stops in Portskewett at the junction with Black Rock Road. For details go to Traveline Cymru​
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This walk is not suitable for dogs​​
This walk begins at Black Rock with the sculpture of The Engineer, Thomas A. Walker, who constructed both the Severn Tunnel and the village of Sudbrook. It follows the Wales Coast Path and before returning to the start will visit Wye Valley Meadery, who will host a tour and if the weather is warm enough bring out the observation hive to see the ultimate natural engineers at work.

Distance: 5 miles (circular)
​Duration: 3-4 hours Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (steep ascent and descent)
Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Offa's Dyke car park, off the B4228 Coleford Road at Tidenham Chase GL15 6PT ST558992
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This walk is not suitable for dogs​​
Starting at the Parsons and Poors allotments nature reserves this new route led by Jeff Wheeler of the Gloucestershire Council Rights of Way team heads to Tintern Quarry with stunning views of the Wye Valley and a spectacular example of quarry cutting. Return route is via the Offa’s Dyke path and the Park Nature Reserve.

Distance: 4.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: 2.5 hours Difficulty: Easy to Moderate with one short uphill climb.
Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Fedw Wood car park, Devauden Road, Chepstow NP16 6HJ ST504984
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Well behaved and socialised dogs welcome​​
A fantastic walk along forest tracks, quiet country lanes with lovely views and through fantastic Beech Woods and if we are lucky bluebells as far as the eye can see.

Distance: 1-2 miles (circular)
​Duration: 2.5 hours Difficulty: Uneven ground possibly wet and slippery
Bring: Wellingtons, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point: 1.45pm at the bus stop at the southern end of Loop Road, Beachley NP16 7HG ST549921

Parking: Nearby layby in Beachley Road or roadside parking - please park considerately.
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This walk is not suitable for dogs​​
Join us for a rare opportunity to explore the fascinating geology and history of Sedbury Cliffs and Fossil Beach, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near the terminus of the Offa’s Dyke Path. We’re delighted that our walk leader is Dr Peter Hodges, Honorary Research Fellow at National Museum, Cardiff and one of only three experts in the world on Jurassic inverterbrate fossils.

Distance: 2 miles (circular)
​Duration: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy walking after dark
Bring: A torch is essential

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 8:15pm at Caldicot Castle Country Park car park, Church Road, Caldicot NP26 4HU ST486884

This walk is not suitable for dogs​​

Join members of the MonLife Team for this fascinating walk in the grounds of Caldicot Castle. Why do bats come out at night? Why do they hang upside down? Which is the smallest bat? What do they eat? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more! We will hopefully see bats and have a chance to use electronic bat detectors which will allow us to hear them in flight. Bring a torch and come with suitable clothing and footwear for a walk in the park in the dark.

Distance: 277 steps and a 197 meter high level walk
​Duration: Allow 2 hours
​Difficulty: Steep stair climb requires reasonable fitness, a head for heights and footwear with good grip.
Bring: A camera

​​Meeting Point: 10:00am at the east platform of Newport Transporter Bridge.

Parking: Roadside on the approach to the Transporter Bridge, Stephenson Street, Newport NP19 0RB ST318861

This walk is not suitable for dogs
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Having in earlier walks celebrated engineers Ferdinand Arnodin and Thomas A Walker, this time the focus is on Newport Transporter Bridge engineer Robert Haynes. Why not enjoy a short but spectacular vertical loop walk over the top walkway with its magnificent views of Newport, the Valleys and Gwent Levels before returning across the river Usk via a leisurely journey aboard the gondola! This is a popular event and a rare opportunity to visit the bridge so be sure to book early to secure your place.

Distance: 6 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Lydney Tennis Club, Hams Road, Lydney GL15 5PF (turn right just after the bus station then turn immediately left and continue past the lock up garages on your left. Drive to the end of the lane and park on the right alongside the river). SO637029

Public Transport: Service number 24 from Chepstow to Cinderford stops at Lydney Bus Station. For details go to Traveline Cymru

Well behaved and socialised dogs welcome
Leaving Lydney the route initially ascends Primrose Hill before joining a good path with views across the valley to reach Pillowell. The route descends to emerge at Whitecroft Station where there is the opportunity to have a break for refreshments. The route then passes through Pillowell Memorial Grounds to return along the side of the Dean Forest Railway track to reach Norchard station. The return passes over the railway track to emerge back in Lydney Town Centre by the railway station. Plenty of historical features will be found along the route.

Distance: 8 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Great Barnets Wood car park off the B4235 Chepstow to Usk Road (0.7 miles from the junction with the A466). NP16 6BH ST511944

This walk is not suitable for dogs
A lesser known walk of discovery exploring the woods, countryside, villages and history of the area west of Chepstow, including, a saint's grave, old mansions, lost harbours, old mills, the largest tree in Wales and much more...

Distance: 6.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Woolaston Memorial Hall, Swains Field, Woolaston GL15 6SU SO596003

Well behaved and socialised dogs welcome
A beautiful walk whatever the weather. We follow footpaths to ‘Dormouse Wood’ and climb to the high meadows with spectacular views. From there to Grade II* listed Hewelsfield Church before returning to start.

Distance: 7.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at The Huntsman Inn car park, Usk Road, Shirenewton NP16 6BU ST476942

This walk is not suitable for dogs
On this walk we explore the lesser known footpaths around the pretty village of Shirenewton. Expect fabulous views to the Severn Estuary and Monmouthshire countryside, the remains of a castle, hidden valleys once part of Shirenewton Golf Course, old drovers roads and the delightful Mounton Brook, once home to paper mills.
Walk 21 Friday 22 April

Distance: 4.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 2-3 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am outside St Briavels Castle, Church Street, St Briavels GL15 6RG SO558046

Well behaved dogs able to negotiate stiles welcome
A walk through fields, ancient paths and bluebell woods with stunning views overlooking the Wye Valley. The route follows the sparkling Slade Brook, a Site of Special Scientific Interest with its unusual and rare tufa dams.

Location and start time: 3:00pm in the Regency Room, Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP ST534939

Parking: Welsh Street car park, NP16 5JA or Nelson Street car park NP16 5EX are a short walk from the Beaufort Hotel (charges apply).

Public Transport: The Beaufort Hotel is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations. For service details visit Traveline Cymru.
Whether paper or digital, map interpretation is a key for anyone looking to enjoy the countryside. The workshop teaches how to correctly translate maps into a rich and detailed understanding of the land using easily grasped techniques. This is particularly useful if you have recently discovered walking a a pastime as it opens up a whole new world to you.

Location and start time: 7:00pm in the Florence Suite, Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP ST534939

Parking: Welsh Street car park, NP16 5JA or Nelson Street car park NP16 5EX are a short walk from the Beaufort Hotel (free parking after 6:00pm).

​Public Transport: The Beaufort Hotel is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations. For service details visit Traveline Cymru.
Author and mountain leader Kevin Walker takes us on a journey of discovery through the Nature of the Brecon Beacons. His aim is to encourage us to really look at our surroundings – not just the magnificent scenery but also the amazing nature that surrounds us and which often goes unnoticed.

Distance: 5.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Wern-y-Cwm car park, Kilgwrrwg Common, NP16 6PN (from the B4293 Chepstow to Devauden Road via Itton, take the left turn just before Devauden signed for Kilgwrrwg and Newchurch. After 1 mile the car park is on the right.) ST468976

This walk is not suitable for dogs
This walk never fails to please, walking along the ridge with its stunning views across to the Black Mountains showcasing the landscape of Monmouthshire and discovering the quaint churches of Newchurch, Wolvesnewton and Kilgwrrwg. The experience is made extra special with a small talk on the history of Wolvesnewton Church and meeting a herd of llamas!

Distance: 6.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am at Lydney Tennis Club, Hams Road, Lydney GL15 5PF (turn right just after the bus station then turn immediately left and continue past the lock up garages on your left. Drive to the end of the lane and park on the right alongside the river). SO637029

Public Transport: Service number 24 from Chepstow to Cinderford stops at Lydney Bus Station. For details go to Traveline Cymru

This walk is not suitable for dogs
The route gently ascends through Lydney to Primrose Hill to reach paths across open fields with fantastic views across the River Severn to the Cotswolds and Somerset monument. The walk continues along the cliff near to the Severn passing through small woods to historic Lydney Harbour where will be time to linger, have a coffee at the new café and visit the small visitors centre before returning to the start along the Piddock Canal. There are a number of historical features to explore along the route.

Distance: 5.75 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Snacks, drinks and a camera. Pub lunch option at the Lion Inn, Trellech, bookable via the walk leader on the day of the walk.

​​Meeting Point:10:00am at the bus stop, Trellech (opposite the car park)

Parking: in the small car park off Church Road (B4293) in Trellech, next to the small chapel and opposite the bus stop. NP25 4PE SO500052
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This walk is not suitable for dogs
Beginning in historic Trellech the walk explores varied landscapes - heathland, bog, fields and woods and visits Cicelyford, Catbrook, Cleddon Falls and Hall. All the while we are aware of the importance of water in the landscape over time ending with the Virtuous Healing Well.

Distance: 7.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am in Cadira Beeches car park, Usk Road, Wentwood NP15 1NA ST422948
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Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome
This popular walk starts in Wentwood and follows trails and tracks to discover the remains of the secret underground bunkers used by the Jonah Patrol of the Special Auxiliary Units. These guerrilla units were created by Winston Churchill in the Second World War to harass enemy forces in the event of an invasion. The walk takes you through beautiful Beech Woods with wonderful views over the Severn estuary and the Usk Valley.

My vagrant heart goes stealing on such a day as this,
Through haunted paths of Wentwood, all shadowy and still,
Where Usk is gently sighing 'neath the flooding tides' full kiss,
And little tracks are tangled 'midst' the trees on Kemeys Hill.
Myfanwy Haycock (1913-1963)

Distance: 1.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 1-2 hours
​Difficulty: Easy
Bring: Drink and a camera

​​Meeting Point Parking:10:00am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow
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Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY ST535942 (charges apply)

Public Transport: The TIC is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations, for service information visit Traveline Cymru.

This walk is not suitable for dogs
Tim Ryan has lived in Chepstow for many years, his lively rhetoric focuses on the working history of the Town and particularly on 'Hidden Chepstow' the stuff that isn't in the guide books. This walk will also look at progress on the restoration of the Severn Princess ferry. A gently paced walk with plenty of stops for explanations and anecdotes.

Distance: 2.4 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow1.5 hours
​Difficulty: Easy (no stiles)
Bring: Drink and a camera

​​Meeting Point & Parking: 4:00pm in Ninewells Wood car park NP25 4PW SO514038
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Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome
Treat your dog to a new walk. This lovely, easy, dog friendly, short circular walk takes you through Ninewells Wood, one of the beautiful Wye Valley woodlands. The walk passes alongside a number of old stone walls and stiles and a ruined lookout tower, you’ll also discover an intriguing carving on the back of one of the stone stiles. Your dog will love it!

Distance: 12, 15, 22 or 25 miles (circular)
​Duration: Start time flexible from 7:00am, return before 7:00pm
​Difficulty: Variable
Bring: All food, drink and resources for the chosen route. Tea and toast will be available pre-departure and a substantial hot meal will be provided on return to the Palmer Centre

​​Meeting Point: From 7:00am at The Palmer Community Centre, Place de Cormeilles (next to the Town Arch), Chepstow NP16 5LH ST533937

Parking: Welsh Street car park NP16 5JA (charges apply)

Public Transport: The Palmer Centre is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations, and accommodation located in the town.
In conjunction with Chepstow Walking Festival, the Long Distance Walkers Association present an exciting spring kanter (with a 'twist') in the beautiful Wye Valley on the Wales/England border. The event uses established long distance routes such as Offa's Dyke, Wye Valley Walk, Wales Coast Path and Gloucestershire Way as well as general paths to link main routes. This event provides a choice of four routes, where clues need to be gathered. The twist is this: If you do not have the confidence to self-navigate, then GPX tracks and route descriptions will be provided to enable you to walk the route of your choice. Answers to clues shall still be required in order to earn a certificate! There are NO checkpoints on the routes and entrants will need to ensure that they have sufficient food and drink for their chosen route.

Distance: 5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Drinks, snacks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking: 10:00am in Whitestone car park, Trelleck Road, Tintern NP16 6NF ST522029

This walk is not suitable for dogs
After a gentle uphill climb through ancient woodland we explore Cleddon Falls, or Cleddon Shoots, which after rain thunder down the valley to the River Wye below. Magnificent views over the Wye Valley as we make our way back through the woods to the car park.

Distance: 8 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate with a strenuous long climb at start
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am at Browns Store car park, off the A466 at Llandogo NP25 4SY SO527043

This walk is not suitable for dogs
After climbing the beautiful Cleddon Valley we proceed through Beech woods to Beacon Hill with glorious views over Trellech and towards The Blorenge and Sugar Loaf. After a lunch stop we head back down to Ninewells Wood and extensive views over the Wye valley before returning via Cleddon Shoots to admire the newly installed handrails crafted by Ross Smith local artistic and architectural blacksmith.

Distance: 4.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 2-3 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am at Lower Wireworks car park, Forge Road, Tintern NP16 6TQ SO526001

Well-behaved and socialised dogs welcome
A wonderful route ideal for dogs (and people) walking through ancient Beech Woods with bluebells and wild flowers and back along the banks of the River Wye. Stunning views and no stiles.

Distance: 9 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 5 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Picnic, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point & Parking:10:00am at the Greenway car park, Wyedean School, Beachley Road, Sedbury, NP16 7AA ST543939
PLEASE NOTE the dedicated car park for the Greenway is to the left of the car park entrance. Please do not use the school car park.

This walk is not suitable for dogs
This is a 9 mile walk taking in the best of the new Wye Valley Greenway which follows the dismantled Wye Valley Railway between Chepstow and Tintern. Our journey takes in the newly re-opened Tidenham Tunnel before emerging at Snipehill Bridge and returning to our starting point. The walk takes in important elements of the area’s industrial archaeology connected to the history of the Wye Valley railway.

Distance: 5.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 3-4 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate, some ascent
Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point:10:00am at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Street, Chepstow

Parking: Castle Dell car park, Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY ST535942 (charges apply)

Public Transport: The TIC is a short walk from both Chepstow bus and railway stations, for service information visit Traveline Cymru.

This walk is not suitable for dogs
The walk is based on the Orchard Trail established by the local community group Transition Chepstow who developed the trail to showcase wildlife and community orchards in corners and spaces around the town.

We will visit many of the orchards and other wildlife friendly areas that have been created in the past ten years. The route will cover Chepstow’s history as an area of fruit growing and cider production and will show how even small investments in green areas in a town environment can promote more diverse flora and fauna and provide easy access to green spaces for residents and visitors. Volunteers from Transition Chepstow who have been involved in the creation of the orchards and their maintenance will lead the walk and we will visit one new orchard planted in the past six months. A fantastic opportunity to discover parts of Chepstow that you didn’t know existed!

Distance: 5.5 miles (circular)
​Duration: Allow 2-3 hours
​Difficulty: Moderate
Bring: Snack, drinks and a camera

​​Meeting Point and Parking:10:00am at Llanishen Village Hall car park, Church Road East, Llanishen NP16 6QE SO476031

This walk is not suitable for dogs
The views from Trellech ridge are simply breath-taking and this walk takes in some of the best. Passing through Llanishen into a secluded wood and out into open farmland with further views towards the Wye Valley. Just right to blow the cobwebs away!