BEFORE YOU WALK VALE OF Valeways presents Remember, in rural areas, you may encounter WALKING FESTIVAL stiles, steep sections, uneven surfaces, wet and Tuesday 15 - Sunday 20 May 2018 muddy ground. Now in its 9th year, this is one of the biggest BE PREPARED FREE walking festivals in the UK, and is WALKING FESTIVAL  Health and organised by the charity Valeways. GŴYL GERDDED Y FRO Fitness - it is the This spring festival features treks across the responsibility of beautiful coastal paths and rural tracks of the all walkers to Vale of Glamorgan, guided by trained walk ensure they leaders. 15 - 20 are fit enough to take part In 2018, the festival celebrates The Year of May Mai  Please wear the Sea and themed trails include heritage, appropriate wildlife and geology. 2018 footwear and clothing ABOUT VALEWAYS  We suggest you bring Valeways is a registered charity, set up to snacks and maintain and promote the spectacular network drinks as needed of pathways for which the Vale of Glamorgan  Children must be accompanied by an adult is famous. We:  Sorry - we cannot take Dogs  Transport: please park responsibly and  Clear access to public footpaths carshare where possible; for public transport –  Encourage their use in company of visit the Vale of Glamorgan website experienced walk leaders All walks are free  Walk Leaders have the right to refuse to  Promote the treasures of the Vale to both and everyone welcome accompany walkers if they are not equipped visitors & residents for their own health and safety  All walkers should follow the Countryside All our walks are FREE and everyone is Full details at: Code welcome. www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk

For terms and conditions, please visit: We are supported by the Friends of Valeways, www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk and by Partnerships and Volunteers. Themed trails on: Heritage, Wildlife, History, Geology, Archaeology... Hon President: Derek Brockway Working in partnership with: To donate, join as a Friend, or to volunteer, please contact us at: Organised by Valeways the Walking Charity 01446 749000 Valeways [email protected] Registered Charity no.1062031 Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival 2018 Tuesday 15 - Sunday 20 May All walks are FREE and everyone welcome Full details ONLINE: www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk or Phone 01446 749000

Walk Day/Time Miles Location Walk Name Start Contact No. Tuesday 15 May 1 Tues 1100 - 1230 3 miles Porthkerry's History - Festival Launch and Refreshments Forest Lodge, Porthkerry Country Park, Barry CF62 3BY 07725 829808 2 Tues 1100 - 1330 5 miles Barry Three Barry Island Beaches and Headlands Bron Y Môr Car Park, Bron Y Môr, Cold Knap, Barry CF62 6SW 07756 480161 3 Tues 1130 - 1600 8 miles Castle, Court and Wells Car park behind Town Hall, Cowbridge CF71 7AD 07896 334789 4 Tues 1400 - 1545 3 miles Barry Island Watch Tower Bay and Friars Point Bron Y Môr Car Park, Bron Y Môr, Cold Knap, Barry CF62 6SW 01446 730707 Wednesday 16 May 5 Wed 1000 - 1100 2 miles Llantwit Lanes - Launch and Coffee at 11am Llantwit Major Town Hall CF61 1SD 07890 941502 6 Wed 1100 - 1600 7 miles Llantwit Major Beach, Cliffs and Summerhouse Point Meet 11am at Llantwit Major Town Hall for coffee CF61 1SD 07551 620326 7 Wed 1400 - 1630 5 miles Llantwit Major Church, College and Lighthouse Nash Point Car Park, CF61 1ZH Car park charge applies 07572 089868 8 Wed 1430 - 1600 2 miles Cowbridge Coffee Shop Strollers Physic Garden Fountain, Old Hall, Cowbridge CF71 7BB 07890 941502 9 Wed 1530 - 1730 3 miles Penarth Scenic Walk Penarth Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU 07950 095850 Thursday 17 May 10 Thur 0945 - 1330 8 miles Ogmore Over the Downs to the Sea Car park at The Pelican in her Piety Pub, Ogmore CF32 0QP 07791 138002 11 Thur 1000 - 1300 4.5 miles Heritage Coast Vale Trails No. 2 - Coast and Lighthouse Walk Nash Point car park, Marcross CF61 1ZH Car park charge applies 07801 023372 12 Thur 1030 - 1430 6 miles Llancarfan Circular The public car park behind the Fox and Hounds, Llancarfan CF62 3AD 07725 827444 13 Thur 1030 - 1530 6 miles Wenvoe Wildlife Sites St Mary's Church, Wenvoe CF5 6AN 07754 244861 14 Thur 1100 - 1215 3 miles Barry Sea, Trees and Stairs Romilly Park, Barry by the tennis courts CF62 6RQ 07729 991491 15 Thur 1300 - 1630 6 miles Barry Highlight Trail and Burial Site Lay-by, Bryn Hill Golf Club, Port Road, Barry CF62 8PN 07950 095850 Friday 18 May 16 Fri 1000 - 1330 6.4 miles Peterston-Super-Ely Vale Views and the River Ely Lay-by next to the footbridge across the River Ely, Peterston-Super-Ely CF5 6LH 07551 620326 17 Fri 1030 - 1200 2 miles Barry Barry Women's Trail Bron Y Môr Car Park, Bron Y Môr, Cold Knap, Barry CF62 6SW 07890 941502 18 Fri 1400 - 1630 1.5 miles Aberthaw Pebble Lime Works Car park at The Blue Anchor, East Aberthaw CF62 3DD 07713 634285 19 Fri 1415 - 1600 5 miles Penarth Nature, Land and Sea Cosmeston Country Park Visitor Centre, Rd. Penarth CF64 5UY 07950 095850 Saturday 19 May 20 Sat 0910 - 1330 5 miles Bay Boat Trip and River Walk Penarth Barrage car park. CF64 1TP Parking and Boat Trip fees apply 07971 695780 21 Sat 1030 - 1230 4 miles Llancarfan/ Millennium Heritage Trail and Two Villages The public car park behind the Fox and Hounds, Llancarfan CF62 3AD 07890 941502 22 Sat 1400 - 1700 5 miles Penarth Deserts, Earthquakes and Tropical Seas Cosmeston Country Park Visitor Centre, Lavernock Rd. Penarth CF64 5UY 07918 167939 23 Sat 1430 - 1600 2 miles Family Farm Trail Amelia Trust Farm, 5 Mile Lane, Walterston. Outside the café 07950 095850 Sunday 20 May 24 Sun 1000 - 1200 3.5 miles Llantwit Major Cwm Colhuw Nature Reserve and Llantwit Major Llantwit Major, beach car park CF61 1RF 07719 867064 25 Sun 1030 - 1230 2 miles Barry Memorable Women of Barry: their stories Barry Cemetery Gates, Cemetery Approach Road, Barry CF62 9TJ 07504 489594 26 Sun 1400 - 1700 5 miles The Salmon Leaps Dinas Powys, St Peter's Church, Mill Road CF64 4BT 07971 695780 27 Sun 1430 - 1700 3.5 miles Llantwit Major An afternoon stroll to Tresilian Bay Llantwit Major Town Hall Car Park CF61 1SD 07551 620326 28 Sun 1800 - 1900 2 miles Barry Island Sundowner Barry Island Promenade, by RNLI shop CF62 5TQ 07510 695768

Walk 28 - Sunday 20 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