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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4th November

A Chartist Walk – on the 185th Anniversary to the Day !
Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.

EASY
11th November

The Newport Rising.
We are lucky to have Dr. Elin Jones giving us the low-down on the 1839 Chartist uprising. 7 pm Ridgeway Community
Centre.

 
18th November

Evening Walk.

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

EASY
25th November

The Gwent Living Levels Project.
Project Manager, Chris Harris, tells us about the wildlife and history of the flatlands of Gwent. 7 pm Ridgeway Community
Centre.

 
2nd December

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

EASY
9th December

The History of Maindee – Part 1.
Stella tells us all about the history of the area where she grew up. Part 2 is in March next year. 7 pm Ridgeway Community
Centre.

 
16th December

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

EASY
23rd December

Festive Frolics in the Ridgeway Centre !
Start 7 pm. Details by e mailed Newsletter or Facebook.

EASY
20th December

No meeting

 

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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Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November

City Break in London.

A bargain weekend at £ 86 accommodation in the Central London YH and led sightseeing walks by Patrick.

MODERATE

Sunday 3rd November

Mounton Brook, Mathern and the Coast Path.

Steve’s 7 mile walk near Chepstow is a walk with plenty of variety.

EASY

Sunday 10th November

Lydbrook, Joy’s Green & Ruardean.
Roger’s 8 mile walk in the Forest of Dean is at the BEST time of year for autumn colours.

MODERATE

Sunday 17th November

Sunday Lunch Walk – Cefn Onn Park and Rhiwbina,
A 3 ½ miler led by Norman, followed by lunch in the Deri Inn. If you want to eat with us, names in advance to Chris N.

MODERATE

Sunday 24th November

All Creatures Great and Small.

An easy 8 mile amble in the Llanfrechfa area from Llanyrafon Boating Lake, led by Lorna and Dave.

EASY

Saturday 30th November

A Lodge Hill Circuit.
Merv and Roz take us on a 4 mile morning exploration above Caerleon. Packed lunch necessary.

EASY

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th December

Christmas Walking and Dining at Leominster.

Our annual weekend away for a Christmas dinner and exercise. £76 for accommodation and turkey dinner !

MODERATE

15th / 16th December

No walk this weekend

(A change to the originally published programme).

EASY

Sunday 22nd December

Magical Forest Adventure ! NB. A change to the programme.

Ivor’s ascent of Twmbarlwm starts from Cwmcarn Forest car park. 8 miles of magic !

MODERATE

27th, 28th or 29th December

A Post Christmas Walk.

A walk will be put on if there is demand for it; see the Newsletter or Facebook for a day walk between Christmas and New Year.

MODERATE

29th to 2nd January 2025

New Year at Bala, North Wales.

A 4-day break in tremendous scenery to welcome in 2025. A bargain at £92 or £100 for the accommodation.

MODERATE

OR

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.