Walking Festivals in Monmouthshire
Crickhowell Walking Festival
From 25th February - 4th March 2012 will see the return of the Crickhowell Walking Festival! Now in its 5th year, this festival provides 9 days of walking in the Black Mountains & Brecon Beacons as well as many events. From exploring the remains of an abandoned village, to scaling the heights of the Black Mountains, there is truly something for everyone. Visit their website for lots more information.
Monmouthshire Walking Festival
Every October is the Monmouthshire Walking Festival, a fantastic event spanning the whole county. With all sorts of walks and activities (including stargazing and nordic walking!) it really is the best way to explore Monmouthshire with like minded people.
Its compact size yet incredibly diverse topography makes Monmouthshire a fantastic place to walk. The Wye Valley gorge contrasts with the pastoral landscape of the Usk Valley, and the coastal flats on the Severn Estuary provide wildly different walking terrain to the hills and ridges of the Black Mountains in the north.
The Monmouthshire walking festivals have been organised as part of the county's rural development programme. Chief among the aims are the promotion of walking as a reason to visit and for general healthy living. And if there's a chance to highlight the culture, wildlife and food of Monmouthshire, all the better. In fact, many walks are led by locals providing insightful commentary along the way.
As an example, here is a video about the fantastic first Walking Festival!
The dates for the 2012 festival have not been confirmed, but will be around the end of October. Their website, Walking in Monmouthshire, will have all the information when it appears!
