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Farm Walks Publicity for Programme
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"Wildlife wonders at Llandegfedd Reservoir"

Sunday 27th June 2.00pm to 4.00pm
A "barrier free" family event full of games and activities held during Wales Biodiversity Week. We will go on a 1 mile (1.6 km) walk, looking at the variety of wildlife in and around the reservoir. This will be followed by an indoor craft session. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Accessible toilet on site. Assistance dogs only please. Meet us and the Welsh Water Rangers at the northern car park at the Glascoed end of Llandegfedd Reservoir (SO 332 006). (Not the New Inn end). Contact 01495 769281 for details of how to find this free activity.

"Exploring Severnside"

Thursday 1st July 10.30am to 4.00-4.30pm
A 6 mile (9 km) 'Barrier Free' walk, visiting the historic and fascinating settlements bordering the changing Monmouthshire coast. We shall look at the natural and human history, as well as the myths and tales of the area near Caldicot and Portskewett. Meet Ian Smith and Denis Manning at Caldicot Castle Country Park car park notice board where the accessible and other toilets are also situated. ST 483 885. Pub lunch stop. This 'barrier free' route can be used by prams, baby buggies, scooters and wheelchairs. Great for the family group. Assistance and other dogs welcome on lead. Level or ramped access throughout on mainly hard surfaces, with 10 % grass. Adults: £2.00; Children: Free.

"Wells and springs and things around Grosmont"

Saturday 3rd July 2.00pm to 5.00pm
An interesting 2 mile (3.5 km) walk around the village and countryside near Grosmont looking at wells and other items of interest. Dogs on short leads welcome. Toilets available at the start of the walk. Start in Grosmont village, just off the A465 Abergavenny to Hereford road 10 miles (16 km) north east of Abergavenny. Park carefully in the village and meet us and the Wellspring Fellowship near to the village hall (SO 405 244). Free activity.

"The making of the Blaenavon World Heritage Site"

Sunday 4th July
An interesting 3 mile (5 km) walk looking at archaeological features in the landscape and the reasoning behind their development. Meet Countryside Heritage Warden, Alvin Nicholas at the Keepers Pond car park (Pen-ffordd-goch pond) (SO 254 107) on the B4246 Abergavenny to Blaenavon road 1 mile north of Blaenavon. For more details contact Alvin Nicholas on 01633 648256.

"Out and about at the Old Station"

Wednesday 7th July 11.00am to 12.30pm
A short tour of the Old Station site looking at what the site has to offer and how easy it is to get around. Why not bring a picnic or enjoy a meal in the restaurant afterwards? Scooter and wheelchairs available by registering and booking with site staff on 01291 689566. Service bus 69 passes the entrance to the site. Meet the Cwmbran Countryside Team outside the information carriage at The Old Station Tintern (SO 535 005), 1 mile from Tintern Abbey along the A466 towards Monmouth. There is no charge for this activity. Car parking 50 pence or £1.00.

"Monmouth - moths and bats"

Friday 9th July 9.00pm until as late as you like
A fun evening for all ages discovering moths and bats as you have never done before with games, live traps, electronic detectors and ghostly sheets! Meet Monmouthshire Countryside Service at St. Peter's Church, Dixton Lane - no through road - off the A40(T) roundabout and follow signs into the dark! (SO 518 136). Level access throughout on site activity area. Accessible toilets in the town car park by the new Monnow Bridge. Donations to the Church.

"Offa's Dyke part five - Pandy to Capel- y-ffin"

Sunday 11th July
Fifth of a linked series of walks along the National Trail. Join the Brecon Beacons National Park Wardens for this 9 mile (15 km) section of the National Trail. Meet at Capel -y-ffin before catching the bus to Pandy. From Pandy you will ascend onto Hatterral ridge, pass above Llanthony Priory before descending to Capel- y-ffin. Bring your own food and a drink. Assistance dogs only please. Contact Brecon Beacons National Park Warden, Clive Williams on 01873 859867 for more details.

"Weaving through Woolhope's wildlife and woodland"

Friday 16th July 10.00am to 1.00pm
A scenic 4.5 mile (7.25 km) walk, taking the opportunity to explore the varied landscapes of the Woolhope Dome. Assistance dogs welcome, but stiles on route. Service bus 453 goes to Woolhope. Start at Woolhope village 6 miles (10 km) south east of Hereford. Meet Andrew Nixon from the AONB unit outside the Crown Inn (SO 612 357). Free activity.

"Following Offa's trail"

Saturday 17th July 11.00am to 3.00pm
A 7 mile (11.5 km) walk following a newly devised trail linking the "Circle of Legends" sculptures at the Old Station to the wider countryside. You will follow the old railway line to Brockweir bridge, cross to the village and ascend to pick up the Offa's Dyke. Heading south you will visit the Devil's Pulpit before returning to the Old Station. Bring your own food and a drink. Assistance dogs welcome, but lots of stiles on route. Service bus 69 passes the entrance to the site. Meet Mike Urry outside the information carriage (SO 535 005) at the Old Station, Tintern, 1 mile from Tintern Abbey along the A466 towards Monmouth. Adults: £2.00; Children: Free. Car parking 50 pence or £1.00.

"Family fun at Goytre Wharf"

Saturday 24th July
Join British Waterways for a fun day of activities at their site at Goytre Wharf. For more information contact British Waterways on 01873 881069.

"Offa's Dyke part six - Olchon Valley to Hay on Wye"

Sunday 25th July
Join the Brecon Beacons National Park Wardens for this 9 mile (15 km) section of the National Trail. Meet at Hay on Wye before catching the bus to the Olchon Valley. From Olchon you will ascend onto Hatterral ridge, follow the ridge to Hay Bluff before descending to Hay on Wye. Bring your own food and a drink. Assistance dogs welcome, but stiles on route. Contact Brecon Beacons National Park Warden, Clive Williams on 01873 859867 for more details.

"Hidden treasures at Monmouth"

Tuesday 27th July 2.00pm to 4.30pm
A fun 2 mile (3.5 km) 'barrier free' treasure hunt around Monmouth town and countryside areas. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short leads welcome. Scooter available by registering and booking from the Tourist Information Centre on 01600 713899. Monmouth is accessible by bus. Meet outside The Tourist Information Centre, the Shire Hall building, Agincourt Square at the top of the main shopping street in Monmouth (SO 507 128). Free activity.

"Woods and wildlife"

Saturday 31st July 4.00pm to 6.00pm
An interesting 3 mile (5 km) walk, looking at the trees and wildlife in the area. Dogs on short leads welcome. Start at Christchurch Campsite which is sign posted off the B4432 Coleford to Symonds Yat road. Meet Colin Last in the campsite car park (SO 571 128). Adults: £1.00; Children: Free.

"West of the Wye"

Saturday 7th August 9.30am to 3.00pm
An 8 mile (13 km) walk climbing the 365 steps and passing Penterry, Fedw and Rogerstone Grange. Bring your own food and a drink. Dogs on short leads welcome, but lots of stiles on route. Chepstow is accessible by train and bus. Start at the car park at Chepstow Leisure Centre (ST 528 944). Leave the A466 at the Racecourse roundabout and the Leisure Centre entrance is about 300 yards on your left. Please park and meet Mike Urry in the area furthest from the Leisure Centre. Adults: £2.00; Children: Free.

"Hidden treasures around Llandogo"

Wednesday 11th August 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Join us for a fun 1 mile (1.6 km) family treasure hunt and discover more about Llandogo and the surrounding countryside. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Accessible toilets at the start. Dogs on short leads welcome. Llandogo can be reached on the 69 service bus. Start at Llandogo village on the A466 8 miles (13 km) north of Chepstow. Meet at the village hall on the north side of the village (SO 526 043). Free activity.

"Catbrook, Cleddon Falls and the River Wye"

Saturday 14th August 10.00am to 3.30pm
A 10 mile (16 km) walk with one steep ascent to the village of Catbrook, passing Cleddon Falls before descending to Brockweir. Bring your own food and a drink. Assistance dogs welcome, but lots of stiles on route. The 69 service bus passes the entrance to Tintern Abbey. Start in the village of Tintern. Meet Glyn and Jan Summers in the car park next to the river at the entrance to Tintern Abbey (SO 533 001). Adults: £2.00; Children: Free.

"Hidden treasures at Trellech"

Tuesday 17th August 2.00pm to 4.30pm
An enjoyable 1 mile (1.6 km) 'barrier free' family treasure hunt to help you find out more about the village of Trellech. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short leads welcome. Accessible toilets at the start. Trellech can be reached on the 65 service bus. Start at Trellech village on the B4293 between Monmouth and Chepstow. Meet in the car park at the Babbington Centre in the middle of the village (SO 501 055) opposite the church. Free activity.

"In search of water"

2.00pm to 4.30pm Wednesday 18th August
A 4.5 mile (7.25 km) walk from the riverside at Ross on Wye up the slopes of Chase Hill to explore the history of the town's water supply. Discover the sites that led to the expansion of Ross in the 19th Century with its railway, brewery and laundry. Assistance dogs only please. To reach the start go over the river bridge heading towards Ross on Wye from the A40 (T). Take the first turning left. Meet Heather Hurley, author and local historian, outside the Hope and Anchor (SO 597 242) 200 metres on your left. Free activity.

"Hafren's way, in search of the Goddess of the River Severn"

Saturday 21st August
Join Tim Hancock for this 10 mile (16 km) walk following a newly devised trail linking the "Circle of Legends" sculptures at the Old Station to the wider countryside. You will meet at Mathern before catching the minibus Redwick. From here you will follow the coastal footpath through Sudbrook and Black Rock on your way back to Mathern. Bring your own food and a drink. Dogs on short leads welcome. Contact the Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre on 01873 857588 to book a place. £3.00 per person.

"Hidden treasures at the Old Station"

Monday 23rd August 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Join us for a fun "barrier free" treasure hunt for all the family. Find out more about the Old Station and the Wye Valley. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short leads welcome. Scooters and wheelchairs available by registering and booking with site staff on 01291 689566. Accessible toilets on site. Service bus 69 passes the entrance to the site. Meet outside the information carriage (SO 535 005) at the Old Station, Tintern, 1 mile from Tintern Abbey along the A466 towards Monmouth. Free activity. Car parking 50 pence or £1.00.

"Beginners guide to map and compass"

Sunday 29th August
An interesting activity walk examining the correct use of a map and compass. This will be a fun activity with particular emphasis on the use of archaeological features to aid navigation. Map and compasses supplied. Meet Countryside Heritage Warden, Alvin Nicholas at the Keepers Pond car park (Pen-ffordd-goch pond) (SO 254 107) on the B4246 Abergavenny to Blaenavon road 1 mile north of Blaenavon. This activity will be dependent on reasonable weather conditions. Contact Alvin Nicholas on 01633 648256.

"Salmon for lunch"

Saturday 4th September 10.00am to 3.30pm
An 8 mile (13 km) walk through rolling countryside visiting White Castle before continuing on to the Three Salmons Inn at Cross Ash for lunch. You will return via part of the Three Castles Walk. Assistance dogs welcome, but lots of stiles on route. Start in Llanvetherine village, 5 miles (8 km) north east of Abergavenny on the B4521 road to Skenfrith. Meet Andy Carey in the large lay-by on the edge of the village (SO 368 172). Adults: £1.00; Children: Free.

"Discover more about the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty"

Thursday 9th September 11.00am to 12.30pm
Enjoy a cup of tea and learn more about the Way Valley from members of the AONB Office in Monmouth. Accessible toilets on site. Service bus 69 passes the entrance to the site. Meet outside the information carriage (SO 535 005) at the Old Station, Tintern, 1 mile from Tintern Abbey along the A466 towards Monmouth. Free activity. Car parking 50 pence or £1.00. Site is 'barrier free'.

"Nest box making"

Saturday 11th September 10.00am to 11.30am
A 'barrier free' chance for children to help make and decorate pied flycatcher nest boxes. The completed boxes can be taken home or put up in local Wye Valley woodlands. A prize will be given for any used in the spring. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only please. To reach the start, leave the A466 at Tintern at the Wye Valley Hotel. Follow the road for 1.5 miles to reach a road junction. Meet Andrew Nixon from the Wye Valley AONB Unit at the Forestry Commission's Whitestones car park (SO 523 029) on the opposite side of the road. Accessible toilet on site. Free activity.

"Out and about with Abergavenny Food Fest"
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September
Monmouthshire Countryside Service and The Brecon Beacons National Park staff will be organising walks and bus rides linking Food Fest to the wider countryside. Click here to view more details.

"Tewdrig's trail"

Saturday 25th September
Join Tim Hancock for this 11 mile (17.5 km) walk with some hilly sections following a newly devised trail linking the "Circle of Legends" sculptures at the Old Station to the wider countryside. From Tintern you will follow the route of the last journey of the Celtic chieftain, Tewdrig, through Mounton and Pwllmerric to his final resting place at Mathern. Bring your own food and a drink. Dogs on short leads welcome, but lots of stiles on route. Contact the Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre on 01873 857588 to book a place. £3.00 per person.

"Abergavenny town and country"

Wednesday 29th September 10.30am to12.00 noon
Explore Abergavenny on a newly devised 1.5 mile (3 km) "barrier free" trail around the town and countryside areas of the town. Scooter available by registering and booking at the Shopmobility Office on 0800 2983 656. Accessible toilets at start. Radar key required. Abergavenny is accessible by bus and train. Meet Mark Langley at the shopmobility office in the Castle Street car park in Abergavenny (SO 298 142) There is no charge for this activity.

Provisional dates, venue and brief outline description for penciling into your diary

Saturday 2nd October, Trellech
7 mile 'barrier free' walk

More to follow soon...