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Chepstow Walking Festival 2020
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Join this popular walking festival now in its 7th year exploring the rich heritage and beauty of the Lower Wye Valley and beyond. A packed programme of 35 guided walks led by experienced walk leaders some who are specialists in the their field such as Dr Mark Lewis Senior Curator at the Roman Legion Museum Caerleon, Rob Dingle Trail Officer for Offa’s Dyke Path, David Morgan, Chair of Long Distance Walkers Association who has devised the Monmouthshire Way, a long distance circular trail starting/finishing at Chepstow and Gavin Jones, Community Engagement Officer for the Living Levels Landscape Partnership scheme who will be joining two brand new walks along the levels to reconnect people and communities to their landscape and provide a sustainable future for this historic and vibrant place.
Some of the walks visit establishments which are rarely or never open to the public such award winning Wye Valley Gin and the farm where the award winning Brookes ice cream is made.
Whether you are a seasoned walker or just enjoy a short walk with the dog there should be something to suit.
Chepstow Walking Festival Tickets cost £5 single or £10 for a Supersaver which is offers 1 walk free. Under 16’s are fee as is the Walk for Health. For Full programme and booking visit walksinchepstow.co.uk alternatively from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre NP16 5EY
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Chepstow Walking Festival 2020
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Chepstow Walking Festival and Offa’s Twisted Wye Kanter
After a 2-year break Chepstow Spring Walking Festival is back! It’s a special year for the town as Chepstow is celebrating their 10th anniversary as an accredited Walkers are Welcome Town which is a national network of volunteers who work towards providing the best walking experience for the local community and visitors.
The jam-packed programme of guided walks also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path with walks incorporating the Trail but with a twist such as finishing with a walk over the Newport Transport Bridge or visiting Wye Valley Meadery. The festival has mix of well-loved favourites and newly devised routes in areas that are not so well known from Paleonotology to a walk with Gwent Wildlife Trust. You can learn more about the countryside we live and enjoy the company of like minded people.
If you are new to country walking as a pastime, like many have over the past 2 years but unsure where to go, or need an incentive to get your boots on, then this is the answer to get you started with experienced friendly walk leaders who are passionate about what they do.
The full programme and how to book your place can be found online
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