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The Vale of Glamorgan situated on the coast between the Gower and Cardiff, offers many varied walking routes. The Vale, as it's known locally, includes the southernmost point of mainland Wales, fertile rolling countryside and the dramatic Heritage Coast, with towering cliffs and remote beaches.
During the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival, you can enjoy a spectacular variety of walks for all levels, discovering a maze of footpaths, country lanes, historic villages and churches, along with fine dining and country inns.
Booking is required, tickets are £3 per adult per walk, children walk for free and are available from
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/valeways
Alternatively call 0333 666 4466
Then just turn up at the stated meeting place and time where you will be greeted by your named Walk Leader children under 16 must be accompanied.
2022 will be the twelfth year of the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival, organised by volunteers of the charity Valeways who are working to ensure the sustainability of the festival in future years. We are grateful for the help of the following partners:
- Vale of Glamorgan Council Public Rights of Way,
- Tourism and Park Rangers teams.
- Vale of Glamorgan and Penarth Ramblers
- Vale of Glamorgan Festival Volunteers
- Vale Tourism Association
- Cowbridge Physic Garden and Old Hall Garden
Walkers arriving without tickets will be allowed to walk if there are sufficient spaces available and will be charged the same rate.
There are walks for all ages and abilities. No matter if you are an experienced walker, a leisure walker or a family there will be something for you. Walks will be of varying duration and challenge in a variety of different geographical areas – coast, clifftop, open countryside, hill, woodland and park as detailed on the website.
A description of each walk, the distance, what can be experienced, the terrain, hospitality, transport and parking is available on the website
All of walks have been risk assessed and the walk leader will brief walkers of any possible hazards that may be encountered.
To be fully prepared, please read the "Preparing for a Walk" page.
For year-round walking opportunities and self-guided walking route leaflets, visit www.valeways.org.uk and talk to your fellow walkers!
