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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| 4th November |
A Chartist Walk – on the 185th Anniversary to the Day ! |
EASY |
| 11th November |
The Newport Rising. |
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| 18th November |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
| 25th November |
The Gwent Living Levels Project. |
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| 2nd December |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
| 9th December |
The History of Maindee – Part 1. |
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| 16th December |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
| 23rd December |
Festive Frolics in the Ridgeway Centre ! |
EASY |
| 20th December |
No meeting |
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.
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Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November |
City Break in London. A bargain weekend at £ 86 accommodation in the Central London YH and led sightseeing walks by Patrick. |
MODERATE |
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Sunday 3rd November |
Mounton Brook, Mathern and the Coast Path. Steve’s 7 mile walk near Chepstow is a walk with plenty of variety. |
EASY |
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Sunday 10th November |
Lydbrook, Joy’s Green & Ruardean. |
MODERATE |
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Sunday 17th November |
Sunday Lunch Walk – Cefn Onn Park and Rhiwbina, |
MODERATE |
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Sunday 24th November |
All Creatures Great and Small. An easy 8 mile amble in the Llanfrechfa area from Llanyrafon Boating Lake, led by Lorna and Dave. |
EASY |
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Saturday 30th November |
A Lodge Hill Circuit. |
EASY |
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Friday 6th to Sunday 8th December |
Christmas Walking and Dining at Leominster. Our annual weekend away for a Christmas dinner and exercise. £76 for accommodation and turkey dinner ! |
MODERATE |
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15th / 16th December |
No walk this weekend (A change to the originally published programme). |
EASY |
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Sunday 22nd December |
Magical Forest Adventure ! NB. A change to the programme. Ivor’s ascent of Twmbarlwm starts from Cwmcarn Forest car park. 8 miles of magic ! |
MODERATE |
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27th, 28th or 29th December |
A Post Christmas Walk. A walk will be put on if there is demand for it; see the Newsletter or Facebook for a day walk between Christmas and New Year. |
MODERATE |
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29th to 2nd January 2025 |
New Year at Bala, North Wales. A 4-day break in tremendous scenery to welcome in 2025. A bargain at £92 or £100 for the accommodation. |
MODERATE OR HARD |
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.