BEFORE YOU WALK VALEWAYS 10TH WALKING FESTIVAL

Remember, in rural areas, you may encounter It’s the Year of Discovery so join us to explore VALE OF stiles, steep sections, uneven surfaces, wet and the marvels of our beautiful Vale of muddy ground. Glamorgan. Themed trails on: Heritage, WALKING FESTIVAL

Wildlife, History, Archaeology... BE PREPARED

GŴYL GERDDED Y FRO  Health and

Fitness -

it is the

responsibility

of all walkers 21 - 26 to ensure they

are fit enough May Mai to take part

 Please wear 2019 appropriate footwear and ABOUT VALEWAYS clothing  We suggest Valeways is a registered charity, set up to you bring maintain and promote the spectacular network snacks and of pathways for which the drinks as needed is famous. We:  Children must be accompanied by an adult  Sorry - we cannot take Dogs  Clear access to public footpaths  Transport: please park responsibly and  Encourage their use in company of carshare where possible; for public transport – experienced walk leaders visit the Vale of Glamorgan website  Promote the treasures of the Vale to both  Walk Leaders have the right to refuse to visitors & residents accompany walkers if they are not equipped for their own health and safety All our walks are FREE and everyone is  All walkers should follow the Countryside welcome. All walks are free Code and everyone welcome We are supported by the Friends of Valeways, and by Partnerships and Volunteers. For terms and conditions, please visit: www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk Hon President: Derek Brockway Organised by Working in partnership with: To donate, join as a Friend, or to volunteer, Valeways please contact us at: the Walking Charity 01446 749000 [email protected] Valeways Registered Charity No.1062031 Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival 2019 Tuesday 21 - Sunday 26 May All walks are FREE and everyone welcome Full details ONLINE: www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk or Phone 01446 749000

Day/Time Miles Location Walk Name Start Contact No. Tuesday 21 May 1 1100-1230 2 Festival Launch – Views of Porthkerry Viaduct Forest Lodge, Porthkerry Country Park, Barry CF62 3BY 07725 829808 2 1030-1600 7 Peterston-super-Ely Ridge and Valley Sportsmans Rest, Peterston-Super-Ely CF5 6LH 07725 827444 3 1400-1600 3-4 Barry Sea, Trees and Stairs Romilly Park, Barry CF62 6RQ by the tennis courts 07729 991491 4 1400-1700 6 The Three Village Walk The War Memorial, Coed Marsamen, Colwinston CF71 7NG 07551 620326 5 1830-2000 1 Historic Dunraven Dunraven Bay Car Park CF32 0RP 07890 941502 Wednesday 22 May 6 1000-1200 4 Discovering Dinas Powys Hillfort War Memorial, Dinas Powys Village Square, Station Rd CF64 4DE 07756 480161 7 1000-1600 12 Monknash Heritage Coast and Rural Vale Monknash Beach Car Park opp. New Mill Farm CF71 7QQ 07528 701952 8 1100-1500 7 Wenvoe Wildlife Pugh’s Garden Village Car Park, Port Rd. Wenvoe CF5 6AD 07880 936301 9 1100-1700 5 Stepping Back in Time – Early Medieval Secrets of the Vale St.Dochdwy’s Church, Llandough Hill, Llandough CF64 2NA 07786 256722 10 1400-1530 3 Barry Discovering the Romans, Normans & Victorians in Barry Bron Y Môr Car Park, Cold Knap, Barry CF62 6SW 01446 730707 11 1830-2145 3 Llantwit Major (through the lens) Town Hall, Church Street, Llantwit Major CF61 1SB 07551 620326 Thursday 23 May 12 0915-1315 9 Circumnavigate the world in 4 hours! Six Bells Inn, Penmark CF62 3BP 07791 138002 13 1000-1230 5 Discovering Nature Reserve & WW2 Battery Penarth Cliff Top Car Park, Cliff Parade, Penarth CF64 5BP 07756 480161 14 1400-1730 6 Discover medieval wall paintings Llancarfan Car park to rear of The Fox & Hounds Inn, Llancarfan CF62 3AD 07801 023372 15 1530-1730 3 Penarth Penarth Scenic Walk – Music Festival Penarth Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade CF64 3AU 07950 095850 Friday 24 May 16 1000-1330 6 and Ystradowen Circuit Bus stop on Maendy Road, Aberthin CF71 7LE 07551 620326 17 1100-1430 4 Barry A Castle, the Mill in the Woods and Roman Ford Romilly’s Café, Cold Knap, Barry CF62 6SW 07950 095850 18 1400-1630 4.5 Colwinston Worney Wood Wander Colwinston Church Car Park CF71 1NL 07890 941502 19 1600-1800 3 Barry Discover the secrets of Barry Docks Office Entrance to Barry Docks Office, Ffordd Y Mileniwm CF63 4RT 07950 095850 20 1900-2100 2.5 Sully Roads and Coastal Circular Seashore Grill, Beach Rd. Sully CF64 5UG 07971 695780 Saturday 25 May 21 1000-1300 5 Penarth Penarth and Barrage Penarth Barrage Car Park CF10 4LY 07811 451668 22 1030-1530 8 Castle, Court and Wells Car park behind the Town Hall, Cowbridge CF71 7AD 07896 334789 23 1100-1400 4 Cosmeston The Oldest Church in the Vale of Glamorgan Cosmeston Country Park Visitor Centre CF64 5UY 07950 095850 24 1400-1630 5 Gileston East Orchard Castle Gileston Beach Car Park CF62 4HX 07974 772102 Sunday 26 May 25 1000-1330 6.5 Cowbridge Heritage Walk Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park CF71 7AD 07890 941502 26 1400-1700 5 Dinas Powys Salmon Leaps St Peter’s Church, Mill Rd. Dinas Powys CF64 4BT 07971 695780 27 1500-1700 1.5 Barry Victorian Barry Dock Thompson St. shoppers car park, Greenwood St. CF63 4JL 07847 335538 28 1800-1900 2 Barry Island Barry Island Sundowner Barry Island Promenade by RNLI shop CF62 5TQ 07510 695768

Walk 28 - Sunday 26 May End of Festival - join us at Coffee Cove, Barry Island from 7pm. Licensed bar, coffee/teas, soft drinks and snacks.

This walk links to a concert taking place in the area as part of the Vale of Glamorgan Festival. For details visit:- www.valeofglamorganfestival.org.uk