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

Indoor social event. Refreshments provided.

6.45 for 7 pm.

Ridgeway Community Centre, NP20 5DG.

Situated between no.8 and 14 Ridgeway Hill.

		Grade
6th November	Skittles Evening. Bring your bowling arm and £2 for skittles and a game of killer ! 7 pm at the St Julian’s Inn with a bit of nosh as well.	INDOORS
13th November	Photo Competition. It’s back ! Entries to Norman by Friday 3rd November. Prizes as well. Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.	INDOORS
20th November	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
27th November	Walking in Kyrgyzstan. Nigel’s slides show us the exotic side of walking. Different to urban Newport ! Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.	INDOORS
4th December	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
11th December	What’s in your Food ?. NOG member Ken and long-time Environmental Health Officer dishes the dirt ! Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.	INDOORS
18th December	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
25th December	Nadolig Llawen !	INDOORS

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
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November	City Break – Liverpool. City of culture, the Beatles and lots more. 2 nights accommodation for £64. Contact Alan, our Booking officer, asap.	MODERATE
Saturday 11th November	Rhymney Valley Ridgeway and Mynydd Machen. Juping takes us up and along from Machen for some all-round views. 8 miles. Meet 9.30 am Civic Centre.	HARD
Saturday 18th November	Ewenny with Maria. A wander around a river valley and a Benedictine Priory. 9 miles. Meet 9.30 am Civic Centre.	MODERATE
Saturday 25th November	The Goose and Cuckoo. Ian’s 8 miler takes us to this remote pub via fields and the canal above Llanofer. Meet 9.30 am Civic Centre.	MODERATE
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November	Christmas Dinner Weekend at the other Newport ! More NOG food and frolics in Newport, West Wales. £46 accommodation plus food for a weekend of coastal walking. Contact Booking Officer Alan asap.	EASY
Sunday 10th December	Ladyhill from Usk. Roger’s 8 miler shows us the countryside around Usk. A Hill but not hilly ! Meet 9.30 am Civic Centre.	MODERATE
Saturday 30th September	BEAT the Beacons ! Our fund-raising walk in the National Park from Talybont. Your help needed to staff base-camp – please !
Saturday 16th December	Cardiff Bay with Norman. Come and do a circuit of the Bay on an flat and easy 7 mile walk. Meet 9.30 am Civic Centre.	EASY
Saturday 23rd December	A Wentwood Seasonal Stroll. 3 mile afternoon walk led by Holly the dog, with Refreshments at The Haven afterwards. Meet 12.30 pm Civic Centre.	EASY
Friday 29th December to Tuesday 2nd January (2024)	The Isle of Portland. 4 days walking for a turkey and mince pie get-away in Dorset. Accommodation is a bargain at £100. Contact Booking Officer Alan for last minute cancellations.	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.