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Lower Wye Group

We are the Lower Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Heading off from Devauden we head towards Kilgwrrwg before dropping down through fields and then up through Cefngarw Wood and over into Chepstow Park Wood and back to the start.

 

Coffee / snack break (some of you may wish to bring a sandwich as a snack). A packed lunch may be had at the end of the walk in the grounds of the Hall.

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
230.1m / 755ft
Type:
circular

This walk is graded “Leisurely” (Ramblers Handbook). A reasonable level of fitness is required for the walk taking us through pastures, country lanes and forest tracks. Inclines - one short/steep and one long/gradual. A few boggy sections on some forest tracks.

Stiles - 10 (most in good condition).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 48429 98805
Nearest postcode:
NP16 6PQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

From Chepstow head up to Devauden on the B4293, turning right at Devauden common, then turn right into a lane, with the Memorial Hall on your left.

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