Local Walks
Walking in the Vale countryside can be a relaxing and rewarding
experience, and this section offers an introduction to some popular
local routes.
Get inspired by reading about the health benefits of walking
then take your pick from the selection below!
Short Guided Walks
Short guided walks are planned on various dates by Valeways.
Walking boots are not required, only sensible shoes. For futher
information contact Valeways on 01446 749000.
Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail
This fascinating walk is one of Wales' best kept secrets.
Steeped in history and spanning a period of 6,000 years the trail
crosses some of the most spectacular scenery in South Wales.
Distance
72 miles / 100 km.
Split into 16 easy to follow routes, each of which can be walked
within a few hours.
Any length of the trail makes an enjoyable linear walk or can be
incorporated into a variety of circular walks.
Accommodation and Transport
With careful planning the Millennium Heritage Trail offers the
option of a week-long walking holiday. For details of accommodation
please visit the accommodation pages on this website. To check out
public transport links visit: http://www.traveline.org.uk/index.htm
Millenium Heritage Trail Booklet - £8.49
A booklet detailing each section of the walk with maps is
available from:
Valeways
Unit 7, Barry Enterprise Centre
Skomer Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 9DA
Tel: 01446 749000
Email: info@valeways.org.uk
Bonvilston Circular
The Bonvilston Circular short walk, divided by the A48, gives a
series of wonderful views and a surprising feeling of isolation. A
variety of alternative shorter routes are waymarked from the main
trail for the less energetic walker. New route map added. The page
will be slower to view due to the addition of the map.
Who are Valeways?
Valeways is a unique environmental organisation dedicated to
re-opening the Vale of Glamorgan's hidden countryside. It has
created a county-wide network of enjoyable circular walks, linking
towns and villages to the surrounding countryside and points of
interest.
Valeways welcomes volunteers from all age-groups and sections of
the community. It needs help with a huge range of tasks, from
undergrowth clearance and the installation of waymarker posts to
stile-numbering, litter-picking and administration. The work is
enjoyable, rewarding and fun.
For more information about about volunteering or making a
donation please visit: www.valeways.org.uk
Valeways works in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council
and a number of countryside groups, including the National Farmers'
Union and the Ramblers' Association.
Walkers' Code
The public footpaths in the Vale of Glamorgan pass mainly across
working farmland. Please use due consideration at all times.
- Keep to the Waymarked Path
- Keep dogs under control
- Leave gates as you find them
- Avoid damage to hedges, fences, etc
- Leave no litter
- Protect all Wildlife
- Respect the life of the countryside
Please report any problems to the Rights of Way Officer at the
Vale of Glamorgan Council by calling 01446 704600 or use the
feedback form.
Another site you may wish to visit about local walks, run by a
Vale of Glamorgan resident, is http://www.glamorganwalks.com