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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.

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
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Overview

We start the walk in the ancient Wentwood forest, climb Gray Hill for some excellent views, down through fields to Castrogi Brook and then along to Earlswood before climbing again to return to the car park.

Coffee & lunch break (packed lunch required).

Sunday, 10 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

Moderate
One short steep climb to Gray Hill which is a bit difficult underfoot. Then mostly through fields and good forest tracks. Some muddy parts and a few styles.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 42224 94882
Nearest postcode:
NP15 1NA
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Start time:
10:00 am

From the A48 turn right (coming from Chepstow towards Newport) just past Caerwent, to Llanvair Discoed. Then turn right in the village taking the Usk road until you reach Cadira Beeches car park on your right after about 3 miles.

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