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Southwold (Yate) Group

We are the Southwold (Yate) Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 quarterly 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

An historically interesting and easy walk along field paths and lanes. Follows the bank of the Severn Estuary and passes through the outskirts of Caldicot and Portskewett towns.

There is one very marshy lane and field, so walking boots or wellingtons advised. (Even in summer)

Saturday, 15 June 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 51263 88096
Nearest postcode:
NP26 5TP
what3words:
scrapping.headset.supper
Start time:
10:15 am

Parking at Black Rock Picnic site at the end of Black Rock Road, Portskewett. Take the A48 road South of Chepstow towards Newport. After about 3 miles turn left at roundabout onto B4245 Caldicot road then take the next left marked Portskewett, which is only a few yards after exiting the roundabout. Follow this road for about 2 miles and turn left into Black Rock Road. The picnic site is at the very end of this road. Meet up at 10.00 for a 10.15 start.

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 quarterly 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