Best walks near Newport (Wales) by train
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in Wales and plan your next day of green.
Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Cwmbran Station (Monmouthshire)
9m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: 29km, steep ascents. 7h30.
Fantastic. Woodland paths. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
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Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Chepstow Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Rogerstone Station to Crosskeys Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 7km. 2h.
Canal towpath with fields and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced.
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Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
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Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.
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Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 5h.
Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.
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Crosskeys Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h30.
Panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
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Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
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Newbridge Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 4h.
Panoramic views. Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents; stony in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Bristol Parkway Station to Yate Station (Gloucestershire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
14km. Moderate ascents. 5h.
Picturesque; great views. Riverside path with fields. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
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Sea Mills Station to Bristol Parkway Station (Gloucestershire)
15m direct from Newport (Wales).
Tough: steep ascents. 20km. 6h.
Pleasant; pleasant walk. Riverside path with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.