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
2nd September

Evening Walk.

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

 EASY
9th September

Evening Walk.

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

 EASY
16th September

Evening Walk.

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

 EASY
23rd September

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

 EASY
30th September

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

 EASY
7th October

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

 EASY
Tuesday 15th October

The Great Train Robbery.
An illuminating and amusing tale of this 1963 event. 7 pm at the Pen and Wig, Stow Hill ; with Newport Local History
Society. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook. NB. No Monday 14th NOG event.

  
21st October

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

 EASY
28th October

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

 EASY

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 1st September

Local Foraging Session
NOG Tim takes us foraging for local wild plants, to make teas and tinctures ; then to make/try some teas. Morning session.

 EASY

Saturday 7th September

Waterfalls above the Rhondda.
How green is the valley. Ian’s 8 mile circuit shows us the blue above the green Rhondda.

 MODERATE

Saturday 14th September

Biodiversity, Woodland Wellbeing and Forest Skills.
Learn about the life cycle of various bees, wild flower / tree spotting and set up a shelter and more ! With Caerphilly
Woodlands Trust’. A Half day session.

 EASY

Sunday 22nd September

A Naval Temple and the Wye Valley.
A spectacular view, Nelson’s secret assignations there, Offa’s Dyke and riverside paths. 7 miles of interest led by Dorothee

MODERATE

Saturday 28th September

BEAT the Beacons.
Your help needed to operate our September fund-raising challenge walk please. In aid of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.

  

Saturday 5th October

Canal Heritage Walk.
A guest speaker from the Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association and Stella take us on a 7 mile history walk from
Pontymoel Canal Basin.

 EASY

Saturday 12th October

Mallard’s Pike and the Forest of Dean.
An autumn woodland walk in the ex-Royal hunting forest, led by Chris H.

MODERATE

Saturday 19th October

The Severn Bore.
A short walk (not 7 NOGs !) led by Dorothee, to see a ‘tidal’ wave. Early start at 8 am with refreshments later as
compensation.

 EASY

Sunday 27th October

Mounton Brook, Mathern and the Coast Path.
Steve’s 7 mile walk near Chepstow has plenty of variety.

 EASY

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.