Newport Wetlands Circular
Details
Newport Wetlands Circular
This event is sponsored by
Escape Rooms Cardiff.
Distance 10.27 miles / 16.53km
Elevation 44ft / 31m
Estimated time 6 hours
This will be a rare flat-ish walk for us, covering, starting from the car park at RSPB Newport Wetlands, we’ll head straight out into the peaceful expanse of the wetlands. This area is rich in birdlife and open skies, offering a calm and scenic start as we follow well-defined paths through reeds, lagoons, and grazing marsh.
From there, we’ll join the Wales Coast Path, picking up the coastal trail as it winds its way along the edge of the Severn Estuary. The landscape opens up here, with big views across the water and a real sense of space.
Continuing on, we’ll pass through stretches of saltmarsh, where the shifting tides and unique plant life give this section a wild, slightly rugged feel despite the flat terrain.
Our halfway point brings us to Goldcliff, where we’ll stop for a well-earned lunch break by the sea. It’s a great spot to relax, take in the views across the estuary, and recharge before the return leg.
After lunch, we’ll head inland, crossing open fields and quieter countryside paths, offering a nice contrast to the coastal sections. This final stretch loops us gently back towards the wetlands and eventually returns us to the car park where we started.
A varied but easy-going route, perfect for a more relaxed day out with plenty of fresh air, wildlife, and coastal scenery.
Event location and car parking
Wetlands Reserve, Newport NP18 2BZ
Google maps
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Aditional info
We will stopping off at a local pub after the walk for some refreshments and a spot of Sunday lunch, we will sort the details of this closer to the date when we have numbers.
Kit Recommendations
As the weather is so unpredictable we recommend bringing waterproof jacket/trousers, waterproof hiking boots/shoes with good tred, set of hiking poles, multiple layers of warm clothing with a summery base layer, hat, gloves, scarf also enough snacks and drinks to last the walk