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
5th May	Bank Holiday – no meeting / walk.
12th May	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
19th May	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
26th May	Bank Holiday – no meeting / walk.
2nd June	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
9th June	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	EASY
16th June	Evening Walk. Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.	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
Sunday 4th May	St. Arvans, Piercefield Park and the Wye Valley. The ruined mansion, Piercefield, above the Wye Valley and field paths of St Arvans, ably guided by Chris H. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Saturday 10th May	The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway – Part 1. A further, new, section of last year’s walk, led by Juping. Railway fare needed. Meet 9.15 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Sunday 18th May	The Lonely Shepherd. 9 miles of canal and field, up to the rock promontory of the Lonely Shepherd, above Gilwern. Led by Lesley. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th May	Snowdonia National Park. A 4-day weekend away at Llanberis YH. Spectacular mountain and valley scenery for the Bank Holiday. Contact Booking Officer Alan for last minute cancellations.	MODERATE
Sunday 25th May	The Red and the Black Darren. Ian leads us on a varied mountain and valley walk in the Black Mountains, near the site of the fictional book and film, On the Black Hill. 8 miles, Moderate grade. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Sunday 1st June	Avon Gorge and Bristol Harbour Circuit. A varied and interesting area for Clive’s first walk as a leader. Includes Clifton Downs, the Suspension Bridge, historical sites and a wooded gorge. It’s a good-un by all accounts ! 7½ miles. Meet 9.30 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Satuday 7th June	The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway – Part 2. Juping’s continues her series of such walks from last summer. Quiet paths and lanes are counter-balanced by ridge top views. An A-to-B walk after a railway journey. Meet 8.45 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Sunday 15th June	Dunraven Bay and Southerndown Beach. An 8 ½ mile moderate walk along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast led by Ivor. No dogs. Meet 9.00 am, Discovery Park (Wickes), NP20 5GN.	MODERATE
Friday 20th to Tuesday 24th June	Yorkshire Dales National Park. Fancy a long weekend away ? 4 nights accommodation at Hawes YH and beautiful James Herriot Yorkshire scenery for £120 ! Contact booking officer Alan.	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.