The Programme
Easy – Lowland walking, flat or with gentle hills. Ideal for those with little or no experience of walking or cycling.
Moderate – Hills and dales, generally below 1,500 feet.
Strenuous – High level mountain and moorland over 1,500 feet. May involve steep ascents/descents or scrambling.
The onus is on individuals to arrange their own transport to and from hostel weekends. It is not the responsibility of the booking officer or any other member of the committee to arrange transport.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE START FOR EVENTS
To download a copy of the programme, click HERE
For full details of all future weekend trips, refer to the spreadsheet published on the Newport Outdoor Group Facebook Page.
Monday – Evening Events
Sociable walk of 3 or 4 miles with an optional drink and chat afterwards
OR
Indoor social event. Refreshments provided.
6.45 for 7 pm.
Ridgeway Community Centre, NP20 5DG.
Situated between no.8 and 14 Ridgeway Hill.
| Grade | ||
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| 1st April |
Bank Holiday – no walk. |
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| 8th April |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
| 15th April |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
| 22nd April |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
| 29th April |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
| 6th May |
Bank Holiday – no meeting. |
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| 13th May |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
| 20th May |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
| 27th May |
Bank Holiday – no walk. |
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Put the 3 words against each event into this website, to find the start of Group walks
Thursday – Evening Events
Sociable walk of 3 or 4 miles with an optional drink and chat afterwards.
Prompt start at 7 pm.
Details by e mailed Newsletter, Facebook or Meet-Up.
Weekend Events
Countryside walks of 6 to 12 miles, in areas within about 1 hour of Newport.
Bring sandwiches, a drink and appropriate footwear and clothing.
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Friday 29th March to Monday April 1st |
Easter on the Dorset Coast. 3 nights away on the Jurassic Coast. Scenery, sunshine and led walking. Contact Booking Officer Alan for last minute cancellations. |
MODERATE |
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Saturday 6th April |
In the Footsteps of Owain Glyndwr. |
MODERATE |
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Saturday 13th April |
Llanwern Walk A 4 mile Saturday afternoon walk with Stella. NB. Meet 1 pm, Upper Civic Centre car park. |
EASY |
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Saturday 20th April |
The Black Dragon Challenge. Our charity fund-raising walk in aid of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team Your help needed please ! Contact a committee member now ! |
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Sunday 28th April |
The Blorenge – the only hill which rhymes with Orange ! Steve’s 8 mile walk shows us tramways, a tunnel, a canal and all-round views. |
HARD |
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Sunday 5th May |
Mynydd y Lan and the Sirhowy Valley. |
MODERATE |
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Sunday 12th May |
The Skirrid – a Sunday Lunch Walk. Chris N gets our appetite going … up and down the Skirrid. 4 miles, then it’s exercise for the jaw muscles. |
MODERATE |
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Sunday 19th May |
Llangattwg Escarpment. Steve’s 8 mile walk shows us the beauty that is across the valley from Crickhowell. NB. 9.00 am meet at the Civic Centre. |
MODERATE |
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Friday 24th to Tuesday 28th May |
The Lake District. 4 days led walking in what is probably England’s premier National Park, staying in Wasdale. Contact Booking Officer Alan for last minute cancellations. |
MODERATE OR HARD |
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Saturday 25th May |
Waterfalls above the Rhondda. How green is the valley. Ian’s 8 mile circuit shows us the green and blue above the Rhondda. |
MODERATE |
Weekend Trips Away
WEEKENDS AWAY
Weekend walking trips away, once a month.
Usually 2 nights ; occasionally longer – eg Bank Holidays.
Bargain trips at around £ 30 per night, staying at independent or the national organisation’s YHAs.
Led walking to see the scenic beauty of the UK – why not try it ?
Contact our Booking Officer, Alan.