lower wye group logo

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
1 of 0

Overview

An easy walk along the towpaths of both southern arms of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.  The walk starts from the Fourteen Locks visitor centre and heads towards Newport, before turning onto the Brecon branch towards Pontypool. The final leg takes footpaths across fields and past Ynysyfro reservoirs back to the visitor centre where refreshments will be available. Although these sections of the canal are not navigable they do provide a haven for wildlife. 

Sunday, 30 July 2023
Meeting time:
9:10 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
115.8m / 380ft
Type:
circular

There are several stiles on this walk.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 52872 94309
Nearest postcode:
NP16 5NZ
what3words:
culminate.hillside.chromatic
Meeting time:
9:10 am

Chepstow Leisure Centre car park. Car share places cannot be guaranteed. Post on WhatsApp if wanting or offering car share. Car share levy £3.50

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 27914 88640
Nearest postcode:
NP10 9GQ
what3words:
fats.majors.working
Start time:
10:00 am

From Junction 27 of the M4 take the B4591 towards Risca. After 700yds turn right into Cefn Walk (with brown sign for Fourteen Locks Canal Centre). After another 200yds cross the canal and turn right into the car park.

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