Self-Guided Walking
Valeways offers 19 self-guided country walks of various distances and one Barry town walk, “The Hidden History of Cadoxton”. These routes are regularly reviewed, inspected and maintained by Valeways volunteers.
In addition, Valeways has a booklet entitled East Walking, a guide to easy access walking locations in the Vale of Glamorgan. Click on Easy Walking Booklet to access this guide.
Select your next adventure from these comprehensive guides
Click on the map below to download the leaflet or print a copy
Links are provided below to import a gpx file to your mobile device (an appropriate mapping app is required, including OS Premium, OutdoorActive, All Trails, Gaia, Komoot, Strava)
Please note route numbers and walk leaflet numbers may differ as the leaflets are in the process of being renumbered as leaflet reprints are carried out
In addition Valeways volunteers worked with the Council to establish ten Vale Trails, and details of these walking routes are available from the link Vale Trails
Route 3
Area: Ogmore/Ogmore-by-Sea
Walk Name: Cliffs, Dunes and Common
Distance: Main walk 7 miles; shorter (inland) walk 4 miles. Download gpx file.
Route 4
Area: Barry
Walk Name: Woodlands, Park & Coast
Distance: 5½ miles; shorter walk 3½ miles long. Download gpx file.
Route 5
Area: Llantwit Major
Walk Name: Church, College & Lighthouse
Distance: 9 or 3½ or 5 miles. Download gpx file. Google Maps Link.
Route 6
Area: St Bride’s Major
Walk name: Castle-upon-Alun Circular
Distance: 7 miles but with shorter options. Download gpx file.
Route 7
Area: Cowbridge
Walk name: Castle, Court & Wells
Distance: Just under 8 miles. Shorter option 3.5 miles. Download gpx file.
Route 8
Area: Dinas Powys
Walk name: The Salmon Leaps
Distance: Main walk 5 miles; Castle Option, extra ½ mile; Hill Fort, extra 2½ miles. Download gpx file.
Route 9
Area: Cowbridge
Walk name: Llanfair Walk / St. Mary Church
Distance: Main walk is 6 miles. Download gpx file.
Route 10
Area: Cowbridge
Walk name: Eastward from Cowbridge and Llanblethian
Distance: Main walk 6.5 miles; shorter versions 5.75 and 3 miles. Download gpx file.
Route 11
Area: Cowbridge
Walk name: The Six Village Walk
Distance: Northern Circulars 3 and 4 miles; Southern Circular 5 miles; whole walk 13 miles. Download gpx file.
Route 12
Area: Peterston Super Ely
Walk name: Ridge & Valley Walk
Distance: Whole walk 7 miles; northern loop 4 miles, southern loop 3 miles. Note that the northern loop has 28 stiles. Download gpx file.
Route 13
Area: Peterston Super Ely
Walk name: The Three Saints Walk
Distance: Main walk just under 9 miles. Shorter variants at 4¾ and 6½ miles. Download gpx file.
Route 16
Area: Rhoose & Penmark
Walk name: Country Park to Norman Village
Distance: 9 miles (basic route). Download gpx file.
Route 17
Area: Llancarfan
Walk name: Valley of the Stags
Distance: Main walk 6 miles; shorter option 3 and 3/4 miles. Download gpx file.
Route 18
Area: Wenvoe
Walk name: Haunted Field Walk
Distance: 5½ miles (from St. Nicholas) or 7 miles (from Wenvoe). Download gpx file.
Route 19
Area: Wick
Walk name: The Hidden Vale
Distance: 7 or 8 miles (refer to maps for shorter options) Download gpx file.
Route 20
Area: Llancarfan
Walk name: The Bonvilston Circulars
Distance: Just over 5 miles. There are other walks of 3½ and 7½ miles. Download gpx file.
Route 23
Area: Ystradowen
Walk name: Border Vale Walks
Distance: Main walk 7 miles; short option A, 3 miles; option B, 3.5 miles. Download gpx file.
The Hidden History of Cadoxton
This guide introduces the reader to the history of one of the oldest villages that now make up the Town of Barry. There are fascinating facts about the people, where they lived, their everyday experiences and working lives.
An easy walk suitable for individuals and families including a child’s activity pack to download.
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Activity Pack
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Walk Leaflet
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Video
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Podcast