Newport has beautiful parks and open spaces, is surrounded by wonderful countryside and has been a Wales in Bloom winner seven times!

New – Plant Sale

Surplus bedding plants for sale on Friday 24 May, Saturday 25 May and Saturday 1 June…

Explore Newport’s countryside

Countryside Walks

10 country trails developed by the council’s Countryside team.

These routes are all waymarked trails and involve some stiles, steeper inclines and declines and uneven ground.

Sturdy footwear or hill walking boots recommended and take a bottle of water and a mobile phone.

A fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors!

Download the English language folder (pdf) & English language inserts (pdf);

Download the Welsh language folder (pdf) & Welsh language inserts (pdf)

Newport City to Sea Walk

The Newport City to Sea Walk opened in May 2012 as part of the Wales Coast Path (pdf).

The walk covers 8km and includes slopes, stiles, steps and uneven ground.

Parking is available along Stephenson Street or at the Newport Wetlands car park.

Iron Bridge Circular Walk

Download and print the Iron Bridge Circular walk leaflet (pdf) for a self-guided walk in the stunning setting of Draethan, Ruperra Castle and Machen.

Plans and policies

Coldbath Road Allotments

Find information and documents about the management transfer of the Caerleon Coldbath Road allotment site…

Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Newport City Council has followed guidelines laid out by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG), which have involved the preparation of an assessment of the PROW network.

View and download the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (pdf) or view a copy at the Civic Centre.

Draft Nature Conservation Strategy

The draft Nature Conservation Strategy (pdf) sets out a detailed framework addressing nature conservation issues in the city area.

Please send any comments to:

Countryside Service

Newport City Council
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
Tel: (01633) 656656

Email: info@newport.gov.uk

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