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Unfortunately this walk has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

Saturday 18th November 2023   
“Black Rock and Sudbrook circuit”
10:00am (Approx. 2 - 2.5 hours)
Please email marklangley@monmouthshire.gov.uk if you find out on the day of the walk that you cannot make it.

Join this fascinating 3.5 mile (5.5 km) walk back through history. Find out about historical river crossings, the history of the Severn Railway Tunnel, an ancient burial site and much more! 

Assistance dogs only please. A few stiles, flat route. There is no charge for this activity. Wear stout shoes or boots and bring waterproof clothing.

How to get to the start

Meet at Black Rock Picnic Site. Leave the A48 (T) old road from Chepstow to Newport at a large roundabout 2.5 miles (4 km) west of Chepstow following the sign “Caldicot 3, Magor 7 (Portskewett 2).” Very shortly turn left along the road signed “Portskewett 2, Sudbrook 3.” On reaching the outskirts of Portskewett turn down Black Rock Road (signed “Black Rock Picnic and Lave Net Fishery Site”). Black Rock Picnic Site car park is at the end of the road on your right (ST 512 881). Postcode NP26 5TP. Or, if you have an internet connection, click on the following link or paste it into your internet browser, and Google Maps will offer to direct you to the start. https://goo.gl/maps/tnh7wKJbxipTorE97 what3words ///nappy.affords.majoring

The timings for each walk is only an approximate guide. The actual time may vary depending on the weather, the terrain, the number of stiles as well as the number and ability of the walkers.

Please email marklangley@monmouthshire.gov.uk if you find out on the day of the walk that you cannot make it.

Terms and conditions

Booking is essential. Anyone not on the list will not be able to join the walk. 

Cancellation. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have to cancel so that we can offer the places to other walkers. MonLife Countryside Access Team reserve the right to cancel the walk due to adverse weather, illness of leaders or any other unforeseen reason. 

Please supply the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of participants so that contact can be made in case of cancellation.