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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2nd September |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
9th September |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
16th September |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
23rd September |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
30th September |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
7th October |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
Tuesday 15th October |
The Great Train Robbery. |
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21st October |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
28th October |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
What Three Words. what3words.com
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.
Grade | ||
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Sunday 1st September |
Local Foraging Session |
EASY |
Saturday 7th September |
Waterfalls above the Rhondda. |
MODERATE |
Saturday 14th September |
Biodiversity, Woodland Wellbeing and Forest Skills. |
EASY |
Sunday 22nd September |
A Naval Temple and the Wye Valley. |
MODERATE |
Saturday 28th September |
BEAT the Beacons. |
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Saturday 5th October |
Canal Heritage Walk. |
EASY |
Saturday 12th October |
Mallard’s Pike and the Forest of Dean. |
MODERATE |
Saturday 19th October |
The Severn Bore. |
EASY |
Sunday 27th October |
Mounton Brook, Mathern and the Coast Path. |
EASY |
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.