We organise trips away – mostly long weekends and one annual long distance walk – throughout the year, for those who enjoy exploring new places on foot. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or just starting out, we have a holiday suitable for you.

A team of experienced walkers will take you on marked footpaths that showcase some of the most breathtaking landscapes and historic places in the UK. We generally stay at independent or YHA hostels, but other accommodation is occasionally used. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on these trips.

Trips are open to all members and are often oversubscribed, so early booking is recommended. See Hostel Booking Policy

If you wish to book, please send an email to the booking officer.

If you wish to book your own accommodation, either on your own or with others, and walk with us, or be included on the reserve list, then please let the booking officer know.

Upcoming Trips

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Date	Trip Detail	Beds Booked	Comments / Bed Availability
Fri 3 October – Sun 5 October	Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro, Herefordshire	20	FULLY BOOKED
Fri 5 December XMAS DINNER – Sun 7 December	Danywenallt Hostel, Nr Talybont	35	FULLY BOOKED
Monday 29 December NEW YEAR – Friday 2nd January 2026	Cumulus Outdoor Centre, Swanage, Dorset	16 twin bedded rooms with en-suite	10 SPACES LEFT

Grading

All our walking holidays are graded as follows:

Easy

Lowland walking, flat or with gentle hills. Ideal for those with little or no experience of walking or cycling.

Moderate

Hills and dales, generally below 1,500 feet.

Strenuous

High level mountain and moorland over 1,500 feet. May involve steep ascents/descents or scrambling.

How to Prepare

Please prepare for the walk by reading through our Safety Requirements for Walkers.

It is the individual’s responsibility to arrange their own transport to the meet location, but we do encourage car sharing wherever possible and agreement of transport costs between yourselves.

Most of the accommodation we book has a fitted kitchen to allow you to prepare your own food. Some YHA hostels offer breakfast and evening meals that can be booked in advance. Alternatively, you may wish to eat out for some meals at local pubs/restaurants.

Want to propose a trip away? We can help with the logistics and administrative side of the trip if needed. Submit a Trip Away (email link to Alan)

Participation Statement

All walks and outdoor activities carry risks of accident or injury. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. Participants should also ensure that they are in good health, of sufficient fitness and have the correct clothing and equipment for a particular activity. Any questions – ask a committee member or event leader.

Detailed Trips Away Guide

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Annual Long Distance Walk

Each year we look to organise a walking holiday on a national marked path. Unfortunately this year this has not been possible. Planning of this usually takes place in the autumn so if you have any suggestions for the walk in 2026 please let one of the committee members know.

Equipment

Walking Socks

A good pair of walking socks is an undervalued part of a walker’s equipment. The right sock can make a difference between comfort and blistering. Most available socks are breathable, which accompanied with a breathable boot, will decrease the amount of stagnant perspiration. Socks also come in different thicknesses for summer, winter or spring/autumn use. It is important, when purchasing boots, that you try on thick socks to check the size can accommodate a thick sock.

Footwear

Invest in a very good pair of professionally fitted boots as they really do pay for themselves. Your choice of footwear depends on your chosen activity. For wet and difficult terrain, waterproof boots with high ankle support are the best suited. For dry flat walking you may prefer cross-trainers which give you best of both worlds. Make sure that you can get no more than your little finger between your heel and the back of the boot and you can flex your foot back and forward without the boot rubbing. Many sellers allow a return policy providing you haven’t worn them outside, so try them on around the house as much as you like within the return period to make sure you are completely happy.

Waterproofs

Due to British weather, you should never be without your waterproofs. Again, you get what you pay for with waterproofs. Look for items with Gore-tex™, Karrimor’s EVENT™, The North Face’s Hyvent™ along with many others simply tagged as waterproof. If you’re caught in a prolonged shower without waterproofs, your body temperature could drop, leading to more issues.

Rucksack

An essential piece of equipment for short and long walks alike to ensure that you can comfortably carry money, mobile phone, spare socks, extra layers, food and drink, as well as heavier camping and walking equipment if you’re making a weekend of it. An ill-fitting or badly packed rucksack can cause unnecessary back, neck or shoulder strain or rubbing.

Hats, Gloves, Scarf and Fleece

These obviously only apply in the winter months and cold weather. In warmer weather it’s all about layers. Layers mean you have a level of control over your body temperature no matter what the weather.

Pedometer (optional)

This is a particularly useful piece of equipment if you are walking to improve your health as well as for enjoyment. A pedometer is also good if you plan to share your favourite routes with other people. It gives you the chance to state exactly how far the walk is so that people can judge for themselves how long it will take them to complete.

Map and Compass

It is essential to carry these items if you are hill walking or rambling as it can be dangerous if you get lost in the UK countryside and these will help to ensure that that doesn’t happen. Carry a mobile phone if you have one although in some terrains it may not work.

Basic First Aid Kit

This should contain essentials such as antiseptic wipes, sterile dressings, bandages, disposable gloves together with any necessary prescribed medication. Always ensure that the walk leader/organiser is aware of any medical conditions prior to the start of the walk.

On All Longer Walks You Should Take:

Full water bottle and/or flask hot liquid, packed sandwiches, crisps, chocolate, fruit, extra clothing (especially in winter) and emergency rations. Please take plenty of liquid on hotter and longer walks.

Always plan your walk thoroughly and inform a friend or relative of your route and when you plan to be back.
Take navigation equipment, a fully charged mobile phone and enough change to make a call from a phone box should you need to and if you’re out of range.
Don’t forget to take a flask or bottle of water and some high energy snacks in case you’re out for longer than you plan to be.

Leading a Walk

All walk leaders will adhere to the Leaders’ Safety Guidance and will:

Before the Walk

• Grade the walk (Easy/Moderate/Strenuous) and decide if children are allowed.
• Conduct a pre-walk to ensure safety and suitability, and create a route map.
• Provide a walk description detailing length, terrain, and stops.
• Complete a risk assessment for insurance, including recce date and weather.
• Assess dog appropriateness for the walk.
• Decide on walk viability based on weather conditions two hours prior.

At the Start of the Walk

• Advise on toilet facilities along the route.
• Assign a backmarker to ensure no one gets lost.
• Count participants and inform backmarkers of numbers.
• Start on time.

During the Walk

• Point out hazards and keep the group together at a suitable pace.
• Ensure road safety when crossing streets.
• Take breaks as needed, especially for newcomers.
• Conduct regular counts to ensure everyone is accounted for.
• Manage conflicts calmly and report incidents afterward.
• Keep backmarker informed of their duties.
• Engage with newcomers and share group information.
• Address any incidents: provide first aid if needed, call emergency services, and report to the group secretary.

After the Walk

• Gather feedback on the experience.

Safety Guidance

All our walks are organised with safety in mind and a risk assessment is carried out beforehand. Any risks identified are verbally communicated to all walkers before the walk commences. The risk assessment carried out is detailed within the walk details for your information.

In addition, we provide Walkers’ Safety Guidance – click here

And Leaders’ Safety Guidance – click here

Car Sharing

We recognise the harmful impact vehicles have on our environment and therefore encourage car sharing wherever possible. When walks are outside the Newport area, we will often advertise a local meet location to encourage car sharing.

Anyone offering a lift to a walkre must return their passenger(s) to their original pick-up point as soon as the walk ends, unless agreed otherwise with the car share members.

It is up to those individuals that car share to agree transport costs between themselves but for guidance purposes a rate of 20p/mile is considered reasonable for fuel and vehicle wear and tear.

Cancellations & Refunds

If the holiday is cancelled by Newport Outdoor Group, then a full refund will be made.

If you have booked the holiday and then need to cancel for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. If you require a refund, please request this in writing to the chairperson. Each request will be considered by the group committee and treated on individual merit.

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