Walking: Hillwalkers
Status:Active, open to new members
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When: Weekly on Wednesday all day

We walk every Wednesday, usually in the Brecon Beacons or the Black Mountains, but may venture further afield, e.g. to the Carmarthen Fan, the Gower, the Malverns, the Cotswolds or the North Devon/Somerset coast. The walks are not usually recce’d in advance and they can be a little bit experimental. We average around 12 miles but range from 8 miles in the winter up to 18 miles in the summer and with more than 700m ascent.

Forthcoming Walks (Click on link)

The walks are strenuous, at a reasonably fast pace, and are only suitable for strong walkers. Members of the Group will suggest and lead the walks and everyone is encouraged to participate and develop their navigation and leadership skills.

Lift sharing is usually arranged through WhatsApp groups, with the options of meeting at Chepstow Leisure Centre CP or the car park in Raglan. If you wish to join those leaving the Chepstow area, at around 08.30, by arrangement, please contact the walk leader or either of the Group Leaders.  

Please:

If you have further questions or want join the group then please send a message to one of the group’s leaders by clicking on their name above, or phone: Bolette - 07500 008941; Chris - 07501 404499.

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Forthcoming events

Wed 2nd September 2026
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Mainly following the the Senghenydd Dyke, a 13th century earthwork, thought to mark the edge of a deer park belonging to Caerphilly Castle. About 12 miles, with 450m of ascent. […]
Wed 9th September 2026
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From Symonds Yat West, a figure of 8 loop, taking in Lords Wood and Lady Park wood, with views over the river. About 10 miles, with 750m of ascent. Ready […]
Wed 16th September 2026
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From Dinas Castle Inn CP, Pengenffordd, keeping low level until the inevitable climb up Rhiw Wen, past Rhos Dirion trig then down the Dragon's Back. 11.5 miles 1526ft (465m) ascent. […]
Wed 23rd September 2026
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Wed 30th September 2026
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Up to and along the Offas Dyke path to Hay Bluff, contour around to just below Llan-oleu; the source of the Monnow. Continue contouring around climbing to Black Hill, down […]
Wed 7th October 2026
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Notices

  • In August 2025 we started walking the Cambrian Way, Wales’ most scenically beautiful and challenging long distance trail, from Cardiff to Conwy.

  • The Hillwalkers undertake multi-day walks further afield. April 2026 gave us an amazing week for mountain walking in the northern Lake District, exploring "back o' Skiddaw"; Blencathra (some up Sharp Edge) & Bowscale Fell; Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head, Hindscarth, Robinson, Cat Bells & Goldscope mine; Walla Crag, Bleaberry Fell & High Seat; Grasmoor and the Rannerdale bluebells; Red Pike, High Stile & High Crag. We had a varied and interesting week of walking from near Alston in the North Pennines in October 2025. In April 2025 we had an excellent week based in Beddgelert, exploring Eryri. In October 2024 we walked in the Yorkshire Dales, based near Askrigg. We also walked the Beacons Way through 2024, the final western 3 days completed in mid September. More information regarding these and other past trips can be found in the Project Walks page.

We have five walking groups within our membership

  • Hillwalkers - Strenuous walks averaging 12 miles
  • Hill Ramblers - Demanding walks normally between 9 and 14 miles
  • Striders 1 - Moderate to demanding walks normally between 8 and 10 miles
  • Striders 2 - Moderate walks normally between 5 and 6.5 miles
  • Strollers - Moderate walks normally between 4 and 6 miles