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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A return to this short, scenic, circular walk full of history down the ages and spectacular views over the River Severn.  We shall pass close to the Prince Of Wales Bridge and look over towards Avonmouth and Bristol from the Gwent levels.

The walk passes a neolithic long barrow, an Iron Age and subsequently Roman fort, a Norman castle and Victorian and Twentieth Century engineering. We shall pause to give time to look at information boards as we walk. If your preference is for sustained walking this walk may not be for you.

We start at the magnificent Caldicot Castle which is well worth time to explore before or after the walk. There's a small cafe for drinks, cakes and ice creams but it does not serve lunch - sandwiches, salads etc. 

Saturday, 26 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 48501 88580
Nearest postcode:
NP26 4HT
what3words:
costumed.drips.minerals
Start time:
10:00 am

There's a free car park at Caldicot Castle and Country Park, on the edge of Caldicot. Park in either the first car park on the left or, if the gate's unlocked, follow the road ahead and park opposite the castle entrance.  We'll start walking from the castle entrance. Caldicot Station is a 1 hr journey from Bristol Temple Meads. It is then a 25 minute walk to the Castle. Alternatively Severn Tunnel Junction station is a 25 minute journey and it is then a 50 minute walk to the Castle.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking