The Countryside of Gwent
Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen
Discover the countryside of Gwent on holiday or on your doorstep
Articles
‘50 things’ in the Brecon Beacons and Monmouthshire
(National Trust)
Let's Walk Newport: ten countryside walks PDF
(Newport Council)
Must do in the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
(Visit Wales)
Valley Naturalist
(Blog)
Listings
Parks & Countryside
Blaenau Gwent Council presents the parks and countryside of the borough.
Gwent Wildlife Trust
Discover their Nature Reserves, the Wildlife and learn more about what they do.
Countryside & Parks - Newport
Parks, Nature Reserves, Biodiversity, Walking and more at the local council.
Nature and Conservation - Torfaen
Biodiversity, Walking and Cycling, Events, Landscapes, Nature Reserves and more...
Countryside - Caerphilly
Over three-quarters of the county borough is countryside...
Countryside - Blaenau Gwent CBC
More info from the council including local nature reserve designations, biodiversity...
Blaenau Gwent - Accessible Countryside
Details of accessibility to the countryside. Also see: Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Caerphilly, Newport.
Visit Monmouthshire
With ideas for walking and cycling in the region. Walking. Cycling.
Gwent Rambling Clubs
Rambling Clubs in Abergavenny, Chepstow, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, Newport, Pontypool...
The Gwent Levels
The heritage, wildlife and wild beauty of the historic landscape of the Gwent Levels...
Wye Valley AONB
Website of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Brecon Beacons
Walking, Cycling, Caves, Nature Reserves & Gardens...
Nature reserves in Monmouthshire
Details of the Nature Reserves in the area at Wikipedia.
Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
Official tourism site with pages on outdoor adventures, nature & wildlife...
Sugar Loaf and Usk Valley
Information and ideas for activities and places to go at The National Trust.
The Valleys
Inspiration for places to go and things to do in the Valleys.
Torfaen Friends of the Earth
With the latest news and campaigning information.
Sponsored Listings
Rural Retreats in Monmouthshire
A luxurious Shepherd's Hut in a totally secluded meadow and on the edge of a natural wood. An Orchard Cottage in the peaceful Wye Valley. How about a converted windmill by the Brecon Beacons National Park?
Latest News
Gwent WT News- Capturing wildlife scenes during lockdown for Gwent Wildlife Trust’s competition. 27th August 2020The lockdown saw more people get closer to nature in their neighbourhoods, and many of these wildlife wonders were beautifully depicted, in the many entries we had for our recent Wildlife From Home competition.
- Communities combat climate crisis thanks to £2.8 million of National Lottery money 17th August 2020Today The National Lottery Community Fund announced that nearly £3 million has been awarded to communities in Wales to tackle climate change, thanks to National Lottery players.
- Enter our new Wildlife from Home competition 20th May 2020Get involved in our new photography and video competition and help us showcase Gwent's #wildlifefromhome
Gwent Ornithological Society- All 2020 Meetings Cancelled 27th September 2020Due to the current situation we have cancelled all future scheduled meetings, both indoor & outdoor for the remainder of 2020. Details of next years programme will be provided as soon as it becomes clearer as to what is possible and allowed under Covid regulations. We hope all members are keeping safe and taking care.
- Virtual Birdfair 21st – 23rd August 18th August 2020Although the live birdfair has been cancelled due to Covid 19, you can still visit all the marquees and interact with the exhibitors. The link to visit is: www.virtual.birdfair.org.uk
- Nesting birds – a reminder 11th April 2020Please do not post reports of nesting birds or sightings of rare or Schedule 1 breeders. Sightings which might lead to disturbance will be removed. Reports of breeding, particularly of Schedule 1 species, should be sent direct to the County Recorder.