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
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Evening Events
| Date | Time | Event Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th May Mon |
19.00 | Llandevaud Moderate walk led by Ian. Meet at the layby on Magor Road Langstone NP18 2JX | MODERATE |
| 17th May Mon |
19.00 | Pant-yr-Eos For those of you who are not bilingual this translates to Valley of the Nightingale. Ian will be leading and helping with the welsh. This is a strenuous walk. Meet at the car park of Risca Comprehensive School/Leisure Centre Pontymason Lane, Risca NP11 6 GH. | HARD |
| 24th May Mon |
19.00 | Ridgeway Brian leads us tonight. Meet at the The Café at Ridgeway, Allt-yr-ryn Avenue, Newport NP20 5DE | MODERATE |
| 31st May Mon |
Bank Holiday Enjoy the wonderful Bank Holiday weather with your family or loved ones or both. |
Weekend Events
| Date | Time | Event Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd May Sun |
9.30 | Fourteen Locks Circular Ivor is our leader for the first Group weekend walk of 2021. During the 9 mile walk he promises some of the best views of Newport and also promises shorter options if required. Meet at the Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre, NP10 9GN. | MODERATE |
| 8th May Sat |
10.30 | Devil’s Pulpit and the Tunnel Dave F is our guide as we take the Offa’s Dyke Trail to Devils Pulpit and return on the disused Wye Valley railway line walking through the recently opened Tidenham Tunnel. Meet at the National Diving Centre for free parking, NP16 7LQ | MODERATE |
| 22nd May Sat |
10.30 | Glamorgan Ridgeway Today Alan Lucas is the leader as we venture into Glamorgan for 9 miles including a stretch on the Ridgeway. Meet at Llanharan Station CF72 9QA | MODERATE |
| 30th May Sun |
10.30 | Langstone and Penhow Circular Steve Atkins leads us for 10 miles in this lovely area of rural Monmouthshire. Meet at the layby in Penhow near the Rock and Fountain. | MODERATE |