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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5th May |
Bank Holiday – no meeting / walk. |
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12th May |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
19th May |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
26th May |
Bank Holiday – no meeting / walk. |
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2nd June |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
9th June |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
16th June |
Evening Walk. |
EASY |
23rd June |
No Walk – we’re up in Northumberland ! |
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 4th May |
St. Arvans, Piercefield Park and the Wye Valley. |
MODERATE |
Saturday 10th May |
The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway – Part 1. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 18th May |
The Lonely Shepherd. |
MODERATE |
Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th May |
Snowdonia National Park. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 25th May |
The Red and the Black Darren. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 1st June |
Avon Gorge and Bristol Harbour Circuit. |
MODERATE |
Satuday 7th June |
The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway – Part 2. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 15th June |
Dunraven Bay and Southerndown Beach. |
MODERATE |
Friday 20th to Tuesday 24th June |
Yorkshire Dales National Park. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 22nd June |
Lavernock Point & Cosmeston Lakes. Franco’s 8 mile walk gives us another bucket and spade walk to the coast, near Penarth. Dogs on a lead. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN. |
MODERATE |
Sunday 29th June |
Abbey Dore and the Golden Valley. Paul C. takes us just into Herefordshire’s verdant Golden Valley for the historic Abbey Dore. 7 miles. Meet 9.00 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN. |
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.