Walking: Striders 1
Status:Active, open to new members
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When: Weekly on Monday all day 9:30 am
Venue: Chepstow Leisure Centre

The walks are generally between 8 and 10 miles with significant climbs. We make full use of Chepstow’s superb location and walk in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, and Cotswolds. Walks last most of the day, so you need to take a packed lunch. We have a summer Garden Party and a New Year lunch.

We meet at Chepstow Leisure Centre on a Monday morning, ready to leave at 9:30, unless otherwise stated, or you can go to the walk start point.

In case of questions, please contact Alan on 07787 892134 or Ian on 07592 852319

Forthcoming events

Mon 31st August 2026
9:30 am
Other
Alan Speechley will be leading the walk on Monday. Due to the bank holiday traffic it will be a local walk. Details to be sent out via U3A Beacon nearer […]
Mon 7th September 2026
9:30 am
Other
Ala will Petts be leading the walk on Monday in the Mendips. Details to be sent out via U3A Beacon nearer to the event. .

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