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.

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6th January

Skittles at the St Julians Inn.
A social drink/cuppa/chat, enlivened by your chance to roll a ‘ball or two’ and also to win big!

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13th January

A Trek in the Anti-Atlas.
Nigel tells us of his expedition in Morocco, accompanied by plenty of his photos. Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community
Centre.

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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
and see what we have done and what might happen in 2025. Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.

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3rd February

Line Dancing with Lyn.
It’s time for some indoor activity ; cowboy boots and Stetsons at the ready ! Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.

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10th February

My Life was Murder.
An Old Bailey Judge takes us through various trials in the Central Criminal Court. Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community
Centre.

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17th February

Evening Walk.
Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.

EASY
24th February

Brain of Britain NOG !
Rob devises a quiz to test our ‘little grey cells’, starting at 7 pm, Ridgeway Community Centre

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Tuesday 4th March

The Great Train Robbery 1963. NB. This is a TUESDAY !
A fascinating and sometimes amusing story of how it was planned, executed and the aftermath.
A Newport Local History Society event in THE PEN AND WIG pub, Stow Hill. Starts 7 pm. Entry fee £2.

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10th March

The History of Maindee – Part 2.
Stella completes her well researched tour of Maindee’s history (part 1 was in December last year).
Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.

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17th March

The Monsanto Cycle Path – an Evening Walk.
A 4 mile ‘social event in motion’ (a walk !) with a cuppa/pint afterwards. Starts 7 pm. Details on Facebook and e mail.

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24th March

The Famous NOG Photo Competition.
Whether you’ve entered some photos or not, the standard of NOG photos is worth coming to see !
Starts 7 pm Ridgeway Community Centre.

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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.

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29th December to 2nd January 2025

New Year at Bala, North Wales.
A 4-day break in tremendous scenery to welcome in 2025. Accommodation at £92 or £100. A bargain !

MODERATE

Saturday 4th January

Bedwas Mountain Walk aka Mynydd y Graig.
Alan’s 6 mile moderate walk gives us post-Christmas exercise, views and a choice of Bedwas cafes ! Meet 9.30 am,
Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

MODERATE

Sunday 12th January

Gray Hill (aka Mynydd Alltir Fawr ?)
An 8 mile walk to the local viewpoint over the Bristol Channel, via field and woodland. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park
(Wickes), NP20 5GN.

MODERATE

Sunday 19th January

Clydach Gorge.
Great Views in an area with a rich industrial history, near Gilwern. 8 ½ miles led by Lorna. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park
(Wickes), NP20 5GN.

MODERATE

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January

Stonehenge Weekend Away.
Staying at Cholderton YH for 2 nights. Make like a Druid – dance around the stones ! Contact Booking Officer Alan for last
minute cancellations

MODERATE

Sunday 2nd February

Explore Newport West.
Ivor’s 6 ½ mile local exploration takes us around the canal, Fourteen Locks, Rhiwderyn and Rogerstone. Meet 9.30 am,
Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

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.
Coastal walking and a Penarth park walk is Franco’s 6 mile offering. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

EASY

Sunday 23rd February

Wye Valley – St Arvans.
7 miles of fields and views, adjacent to the Wye Valley, is Chris H’s offering. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

EASY

Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March

Southampton Weekend Away.
Walking, trains, boats and planes, or who knows what, could be your weekend relaxation. Contact Booking Officer Alan for
last minute cancellations.

MODERATE

Sunday 9th March

An Exploration of Cwmbran and Henllys.
Lorna and Dave take us on a 10 mile tour of the environs of the area. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

MODERATE

Sunday 16th March

A Landscape Transformed ; the Quiet Valleys and Hills behind Pontypool.
Once a hive of coal mines and industry, how it has changed ! A 10 mile exploration led by Ian. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery
Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

MODERATE

Sunday 23rd March

Ivor’s Magical Forest Walk – Cwmcarn to Twmbarlwm.
8 miles of forest and hill top in the scenic Drive area, led by Ivor. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

MODERATE

Saturday 29th MArch

Bedwas Mountain Walk aka Mynydd y Graig.
Alan’s 6 mile moderate walk gives us hill-top views and exercise plus the cafes of Bedwas afterwards. Meet 9.30 am,
Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.

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.