A walk from Newport to Isca Roman Fortress, Caerleon, and back, visiting the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre, Baths and Barracks, and the Wales National Roman Legion Museum.

Isca was the headquarters for Legion II Augusta from about 75 to 300 AD.  It was one of only three permanent legionary fortresses in Roman Britain and, unlike the other sites at Chester and York, its archaeological remains lie relatively undisturbed.  The remains of the Roman amphitheatre are the biggest and most complete in Britain, the remains of the Roman legionary barracks are the only visible in Europe, and the remains of the Roman Baths is well worth a visit.

The walk follows National Route 88 of the National Cycle Network to Caerleon, and back, beside the River Usk and along hard surfaces, and the tour around Caerleon is on pavements and hard surfaces with short trips across well-maintained grass to the sites of interest.  A good walk for dogs.  We will return on a different route for about one third of the way, before re-joining the cycle path back to the start.

After initially visiting the barracks and the amphitheatre, we will break as a group and reassemble an hour, or so, later.  During this time, we will be free to take in lunch, and visit the museum and the baths at our leisure.  There is a pub at the site of the baths and a coffee shop opposite.

Although the Wales National Roman Legion Museum is free entry, the baths have an entrance fee (free to Cadw members):  Adults £5.50, Seniors (age 65+) £4.90, NUS £3.80.

Please wear suitable winter clothing.  Can be walked in trainers.