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Walking in Glamorgan, South Wales. Guided walks, routes &
local information
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Guided Local Walks For details of guided walks, click on the links below - For Challenge events and Walking Festivals, scroll down the page. Cardiff County Council Park Events and Walks Cosmeston Lakes Country Park Walks Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre (Dunraven Bay)
Based at Afan Argoed, the Afan Forest Park is particularly popular with walkers. For more details ring 01639 850564. For walks and events click here.
Centred on the former ironworks with an interesting mix of industrial archaeology, rare plants, flowers and countryside walks. Ring 01656 725155 for more information. Bedford Road, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend. Free car parking.
Bishop's Wood Countryside Centre is on the Caswell road on Gower. It acts as a base for a wide range of educational and volunteer conservation projects and activities and is the meeting place for the following walks. For details of other events phone 01792 361703. Details are also included on this site which covers events around Swansea and on Gower.
For further details call the Warden's office 01656 725155. Car parking charge. 2009 Sunday, 10th May. Spring Bird Song guided walk. 10.30am - 12pm. Saturday, 6th June. Bat walk. 7pm. Admission £1.50.
This programme is published by Caerphilly County Borough Countryside and Landscape Services, 01495 235219. Programme can be downloaded from Caerphilly website. Choose language, then click on Countryside under Quick Links, then Country Walks.
CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL PARK EVENTS AND
WALKS
Cardiff Highways and Parks Service runs a series of events and walks for all ages and abilities. Details are published in the booklet 'Park Events and Guided Walks 2005'. To obtain a copy of the booklet or find out about Musical Concerts in Cardiff Parks contact the Ranger Service on 029 2068 4000. If you are not sure where the walk starts or for other details contact the Ranger Service on the same number. For general information on Cardiff parks, check the website. Only the walks are listed here. 2009 Saturday, 25th April. Spring Flowers in Cath Cob woods, St Mellons. 2 - 4pm. Meet at Tesco car park. 1km. Sunday, 26th April. Cathays Cemetery Heritage Walk. 2 - 3.30pm. Discover the history of one of the largest Victorian cemeteries in Britain. Meet at the main entrance gates on Fairoak Road. 3 kms. Sunday, 3rd May. Spring Wildlife at Forest Farm. 10am - 12pm. A leisurely stroll around Forest Farm. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at Forest Farm Warden Centre, Forest Farm road, Whitchurch. 4kms. Sunday, 3rd May. Spring Flowers in Nant Fawr. 2 - 4pm. A gentle stroll through Nant Fawr's woodlands and meadows. Meet at entrance to Cardiff High School. 3 kms. Wednesday, 6th May. Radyr Woods Walk. 6.30 - 8pm. A walk around Radyr Woods, meeting at the car park at Taff Terrace woods entrance, Radyr. 2.4 kms. Saturday, 9th May. Morning Stroll through Plymouth
Great Woods. 10am - 12.30pm. Semi-ancient woodland of the Saturday, 16th May. Monthly Bird Walk at Tuesday, 19th May. Bat Walk at Cathays Cemetery. 8.30 - 10pm. Led by Cardiff Bat Group and the Friends of Cathays Cemetery. Meet at the main entrance gates, Fairoak Road. Wednesday, 20th May. Insole Court and Llandaff Cathedral walk. 10am - 12.30pm. Led by the friends of Insole Court. meet at the main entrance gates to Insole Court. 4 kms. Saturday, 30th May. Sunday, 31st May. Bute Park - A Working Landscape. 2 - 4pm. A walk through Bute Park looking at early uses assocaited with the site. Meet at North Gate entrance to Bute Park behind Cardiff Castle. 4.5 kms. Wednesday, July 8th. Roath Park Botanical Walk. 7 - 9pm. A stroll around Roath Park looking at plants and trees. Meet at Roath Park Conservatory. 1km. Sunday, 12th July. Cathays Cemetery Heritage Walk. 2 - 3.30pm. Discover the history of one of the largest Victorian cemeteries in Britain. Meet at the main entrance gates on Fairoak Road. 3 kms. Sunday, 12th July. Bute Park - A Walk Through Time. 2 - 3.30pm. A walk through time, charting the development of the area we now call Bute Park from Roman times to the present day. Meet at the North Gate entrance to Bute Park, behind Cardiff Castle. 3 kms Wednesday, 15th July. A Summer wildlife Walk. 2 - 4pm. A leisurely walk looking at the fauna and flora at Forest Farm. Meet at the Warden's Centre, Forest Farm. 4 kms. Wednesday 15th July. Insole Court and Llandaff Cathedral Walk. 10am - 12.30pm. Around Insole Court gardens then on to Hailey Park and back via the Cathedral. This walk takes place every third wednesday of the month. 4 kms. Saturday, 18th July. Monthly Bird Walk at Forest Farm. 10am - 12.30pm. Bring binoculars if you have them. Suitable for all levels of interest and ages. Meet at Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch. 4kms. Thursday, 23rd July. Flora and Fauna of Hailey Park. 6.30 - 8pm. Looking at bird, plant and insect life. Meet at the car park, Hailey Park. Sunday, 9th August. Go Batty in Nant Fawr. 9pm. Places are limited and must be booked by calling 029 2044 5900. Meet at the entrance to Nant Fawr adjacent to Cardiff High School main gates. 2.4kms. Wednesday, 12th August. Bat Walk at Hendre Lake. 9 pm. Places are limited and must be booked by calling 029 2044 5900. Meet at the car park at Hendre Lake off Cypress Drive. 3kms Saturday, 15th August. Monthly Bird Walk at Forest Farm. 10am - 12.30pm. Bring binoculars if you have them. Suitable for all levels of interest and ages. Meet at Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch. 4kms. Wednesday 15th August. Insole Court and Llandaff Cathedral Walk. 10am - 12.30pm. Around Insole Court gardens then on to Hailey Park and back via the Cathedral. This walk takes place every third wednesday of the month. 4 kms. Sunday, 30th August. Bute Park - A Family Affair. 2 - 3.30pm. A
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Cosmeston Country Park between Sully and Penarth is ideal for self-guided rambles but they also have a programme of walks led by the rangers. For more details on these and other events contact the Ranger Service on (029) 2070 1678. They also have a website.
Dyffryn Gardens has a programme of short walks around the grounds. The walks last up to 2 hours and start at 2.30pm on the last Sunday of the month. The dates for 2008 are 27th April, 29th June, 27th July, 31st August, 28th September, 26th October and 30th November. On the 24th, 25th and 26th May there are two walks each day at 11am and 2.30pm. You can check the Dyffryn Gardens website for more details and to check the dates.
Dryad Bushcraft offers courses on bushcraft and survival skills but also a 3 day walk along the Gower Way.
The programme of events at the National Nature Reserve at Kenfig includes some shorter themed walks which are listed below. There is a 3 mile waymarked route to Sker beach and back marked by brown posts with yellow discs. Also new is a walk around the mini Nature Reserve using a tape recorder as your guide. The walk is short and suitable for all people including the visually impaired. For more details contact the reserve on 01656 743386. The address is Kenfig Nature Reserve, Ton Kenfig, Pyle, Bridgend, CF 33 4 PT, grid ref: SS 802810. For a copy of the full programme call in at the centre or give them a call. For those who have not visited for some time, the reserve centre has been refurbished and now includes toilet facilities. 2009 Sunday, 26th April. The March of the Dunes. Guided walk to explore how the sand dunes have marched inland. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 1 - 3pm Sunday 17th May. Wildflowers and Birds of the Dunes. Green-winged and Early Purple Orchids. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 1 - 3pm. Sunday 28th June. Sunday Orchid Walk, including Bee, Twayblade, Early and Southern Marsh, Pyramidal, Fragrant and Fen orchids. 3 miles. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 10am - 12pm. Sunday 5th July. Sunday Orchid Walk, including Bee, Twayblade, Early and Southern Marsh, Pyramidal, Fragrant and Fen orchids. 3 miles. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 10am - 12pm. Sunday 19th July. Sunday Orchid Walk, including Bee, Twayblade, Early and Southern Marsh, Pyramidal, Fragrant and Fen orchids. 3 miles. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 10am - 12pm. Sunday 9th August. A walk on the wild side. Guided nature walk with Jeff Curtis. 2 miles. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 1pm - 4pm. Sunday 20th September. Beach Watch. Help clear litter and survey Sker Beach. Please register in advance with the Reserve centre. The walk to the beach is about 1 mile. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 10am - 1pm. Sunday 8th November. Winter Ramble. A leisurely hike with the warden to the remote parts of the reserve. Bring stout footwear, waterproofs, warm clothes, packed lunch and a flask. Approx 6 miles. Meet at the Reserve Centre. 10am - 2.30 pm.
The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre has a programme of themed walks and events. The centre's address is Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Park, Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan, CF 32 0 RP. For more details you can ring them on 01656 880157. 2009 Wednesday, April 29th. Evening Spring Walk. A walk around Dunraven Park; Hot Chocolate to follow! Meet at Heritage Coast Centre at 7pm. Sunday, 24th May. Fossils and Geology. A walk around the Ogmore area learning about the coast and its geology. Meet at car park opposite Heritage Coast Apartments at 11am. Sunday, 7th June. Coastal Birds. How many species of bird can you spot as we walk from Nash Point to Dunraven. Meet at Nash Point car park at 10.30am
2009 programme awaited
This Nature Reserve near Bridgend has a programme of events. The address is Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, The Nature Centre, Fountain Road, Tondu, Bridgend. CF32 0EH. Grid ref: SS 880840. Telephone 01656 724100.
For details click here.
Walks taking place as part of the Porthcawl Sea Festival. For more details, ring Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre on 01656 786639.
Walks taking place in and around the City of Swansea and on Gower. Full details of the walks and other events in a brochure entitled Environmental Events which is also available for download on this site.
Ideal for people starting or getting back into walking. Valeways runs a series of walks in and around Barry and offers opportunities to take part in path clearing etc. For more, click here.
Anyone is welcome to join the Wenvoe Walking Group on their walks. All walks meet at Wenvoe Village Hall. Contact the walk organiser if it is more convenient to meet at the start of the walk. Wenvoe Walking Group co-ordinator – John, 02920 594398. Programme on the Wenvoe Community website, then click on Wenvoe walkers. Contact this site if you need further information.
Click on these sites to get details of local Ramblers' walk programmes.
And YHA groups
These walks are organised but not led. Whilst some will be waymarked others require a basic competence in map reading. Some take place in the Glamorgan area, others are further afield. THREE PEAKS TRIAL. Saturday, 27th March. A choice of four routes in the Black Mountains - 20, 17, 15 or 10 miles. The 15 and 20 mile routes are circular, the 17 is linear. The 10 mile route does the Sugar Loaf only. For full details, click here. BLACK MOUNTAINS ROUNDABOUT. Saturday, 17th April. A circular route of 25 miles in the Brecon Beacons with 6,200 feet of ascent from Crickhowell Youth Centre. £6 in advance or £10 on the day if places available. Organised by the Newport Outdoor Group and the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team with funds going to Mountain Rescue. For more details, click here. MACMILLAN WALK. Saturday, 15th May sees a walk to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. 11 miles in the Cynon Valley and starting at Hirwaun Rugby Club. Registration £10 and for more details click here. WALK-IN CAERPHILLY. Saturday, 22nd May. This year the event starts at the Waunfawr Park Pavilion near Crosskeys Leisure Centre ending at the Crosskeys Youth Centre. There is a choice of routes of 12 and 22 miles with Islwyn Ramblers leading an 8 mile walk. Entry fee is only £6 - for more details contact Phil Loveless 01443 838632 or Andy Powell 01495 235375. GOWER GALLOP. The Swansea Outdoor Group now have a date for the Gower Gallop (then click on Gower Gallop) which is Saturday 12th June. Routes include 12.5, 20 and 30 mile distances. ACROSS WALES WALK. The 47th Across Wales walk will take place on September 4th, from the English border to the coast, 45 miles. For details visit their website - bookings from May. MACMARATHON. The 22 mile cliff walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support takes place this year on Saturday 11th September. Last year 1000 walkers took part raising £65,000 for the charity. The route is from Rhossili car park to Mumbles Cricket Club. Currently (March 2010) the Macmillan website has nothing on the event but keep checking as places are limited. TALYBONT TRAILS WALKS. Saturday, 9th October. A 10 mile option and a 20 mile one starting at Henderson Hall, Talybont. The longer route features a total ascent of 4,500 feet. Shorter version suitable for families and youth groups. Entry £6 or £10 on the day if spaces available. Organised by the Newport Outdoor Group and the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team. For further details click here. WHERE RAVENS DARE CHALLENGE WALK. This replaces the Caerphilly Summits Challenge for the time being and takes place on Saturday 16th October. Routes are 15.5 and 26.5 miles and it starts at Machen Village Hall. For further details click here.
CRICKHOWELL Still going strong, the Crickhowell Walking Festival offers 62 walks between 27th February and 7th March. There will be a range of walks on offer including a 20 miler raising money for Help For Heroes, supporting members of the armed forces. For more information, check their website. VALE OF GLAMORGAN WALKING FESTIVAL This is a new one and runs from 14th to 16th May involving a choice of 20 walks throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. There is no charge for the actual walks but places must be booked using the online system. For more details click here. GOWER WALKING FESTIVAL NO INFORMATION YET FOR 2010 - In 2008 there were 37 walks starting from different locations on Gower and from 1 to 25 miles in length.
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