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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6th January |
Skittles at the St Julians Inn. |
INDOORS |
13th January |
A Trek in the Anti-Atlas. |
INDOORS |
20th January |
Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. |
EASY |
27th January |
Long Distance Paths – NOG Style. NOG has done a long distance, named path, each year for at least 10 years. Last year it was the Westmorland Way. Come |
INDOORS |
3rd February |
Line Dancing with Lyn. |
INDOORS |
10th February |
My Life was Murder. |
INDOORS |
17th February |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
24th February |
Brain of |
INDOORS |
Tuesday 4th March |
The Great Train Robbery 1963. NB. This is a TUESDAY ! |
INDOORS |
10th March |
The History of Maindee – Part 2. |
INDOORS |
17th March |
The Monsanto Cycle Path – an Evening Walk. |
INDOORS |
24th March |
The Famous NOG Photo Competition. |
INDOORS |
31st March |
Watch this Space – Event still being Planned. |
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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29th December to 2nd January 2025 |
New Year at Bala, North Wales. |
MODERATE |
Saturday 4th January |
Bedwas Mountain Walk aka Mynydd y Graig. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 12th January |
Gray Hill (aka Mynydd Alltir Fawr ?) |
MODERATE |
Sunday 19th January |
Clydach Gorge. |
MODERATE |
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January |
Stonehenge Weekend Away. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 2nd February |
Explore Newport West. |
EASY |
Sunday 9th February |
A Three Castles Walk. Roger’s 8 mile walk takes us to the less-frequented north of Gwent Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 16th February |
Lavernock Point, Penarth. |
EASY |
Sunday 23rd February |
Wye Valley – St Arvans. |
EASY |
Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March |
Southampton Weekend Away. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 9th March |
An Exploration of Cwmbran and Henllys. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 16th March |
A Landscape Transformed ; the Quiet Valleys and Hills behind Pontypool. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 23rd March |
Ivor’s Magical Forest Walk – Cwmcarn to Twmbarlwm. |
MODERATE |
Saturday 29th MArch |
Bedwas Mountain Walk aka Mynydd y Graig. |
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.