Countryside and Parks

An image of the surrounding Newport countryside

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

Find out more about the great outdoors on your doorstep in Newport through these pages.

Footpath closures – Usk Valley Walk

A section of the Usk Valley walk will be temporarily closed from July 1, 2010 due to the prestigious 2010 Ryder Cup. Follow the link for more information and to view maps of an alternative route.

Explore Newport’s countryside this summer…

The whole family can take part in the Newport Junior Explorer project, which is designed to encourage children and families, both resident and visitors, to explore and enjoy some of the city’s best known attractions.

Guided Walks Events Programme – Spring/Summer 2010

Take a look at our Guided Walks events programme (opens pdf) and get involved this Spring and Summer. All the events included in the programme are FREE of CHARGE.

For more information to help you decide whether an event is suitable for you take a please contact the Countryside Service.

Get involved

Would you like to be involved in improving public access to land around Newport? We’re looking for people to join the Newport Local Access Forum – why not get in touch?

Go nuts for dormice! Do your bit to help with the South Wales Dormouse Survey…

Plans and policies

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.

You can view and download the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (pdf) on this page or view a copy at the Civic Centre. You can also request your own printed copy.

Draft Nature Conservation Strategy

The draft Nature Conservation Strategy sets out a detailed framework addressing nature conservation issues in the city area. Please send any comments to: