Led Walking Programme
Due to the relaxing of lockdown rules by the Welsh Assembly Government we are pleased to announce that the Valeways Guided Walk Programme will resume on Wednesday 28 April 2021.
To download the complete programme please click here.
A Covid-19 risk assessment has been written that will be used alongside the usual Walk Leader's risk assessment to provide a safe walking experience.
Please click here to read the Valeways Walkers Covid-19 Guidelines, which must be followed.
Visit this website and our Facebook page to receive updated news. In the meantime, enjoy walking safely by following the Welsh Government advice.
- avoid touching surfaces with your hands, consider wearing gloves.
- consider using alternative routes that do not pass through gardens or farm yards where social distancing may be difficult or the possibility of entering an isolation area.
- consider avoiding popular locations and busy times of day if you can.
The Valeways Guided Walks are designed to support the health and wellbeing of residents in the Vale of Glamorgan.
New Classification of Walks
Coffee Shop Strollers and Health & Well Being Walks are easy up to 1 hour, no stiles, steps or steep inclines.
Progression Walks: Approximately 1.5 hours, gentle terrain with limited stiles, steps or steep inclines.
Secondary Walks: Approximately 2 - 2.5 hours with some stiles, steps or steep inclines.
Extended Walks: Approximately 3 - 4 hours. Many stiles, steps or steep inclines. Bring drink and a snack.
This sign indicates a bilingual walk. Welsh speakers and learners especially welcome.
This sign indicates a Dementia Friendly Walk.
Be prepared - In rural areas you may encounter stiles, uneven surfaces, steep sections, soft wet ground.
Remember - Appropriate footwear and clothing, children to be accompanied by an adult, park responsibly, follow the countryside code.
Sorry NO DOGS on any of the walks.
Please click here to download the current programme.
Apr 2021 | Time | Walk | Start | Leader | Tel |
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28 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Barry | Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap | Mike | 07510 695768 |
28 Wed | 2:30pm | ![]() |
Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain | Paul | 07974 772102 |
29 Thu | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth | Penarth, cliff top car park | Paul | 07974 772102 |
May 2021 | Time | Walk | Start | Leader | Tel |
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02 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Rebecca | 07890 941502 |
05 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston | Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre | Babs | 07765 432676 |
05 Wed | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major Town Hall car park | Alan | 07751 620326 |
06 Thu | 10:30am | Living with Cancer Strollers | Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU | Lynne | 07729 991491 |
09 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
Welsh St. Donats, Hensol Forest car park CF71 7SW | Peter | 07980 643869 |
09 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
St. Nicholas Natural Burial Ground car park CF5 6SB | Paul | 07974 772102 |
12 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers Barry | Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap | Mike | 07510 695768 |
12 Wed | 2:30pm | ![]() |
Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain | Rebecca | 01446 749000 |
13 Thu | 9:30am | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Welsh St. Donats,Hensol Forest car park CF71 7SW | Alan | 07551 620326 |
13 Thu | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth | Penarth, cliff top car park | Paul | 07974 772102 |
16 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
St Bride's Post Office CF32 0SB | Rebecca | 07890 941502 |
19 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston | Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre | Babs | 07765 432676 |
19 Wed | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major, Town Hall car park | Alan | 07551 620326 |
19 Wed | 6:30pm | ![]() ![]() |
Peterston-super-Ely, The Sportsmans Rest CF5 6LH | Alan | 07551 620326 |
24 Mon | 11:00am | ![]() |
Wenvoe, The Walston Castle, rear car park CF5 6DD | Babs & Jan | 07765 432676 |
26 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Barry | Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap | Mike | 07510 695768 |
26 Wed | 2:30pm | ![]() |
Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain | Rebecca | 01446 749000 |
27 Thu | 10:00am | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
St. Athan, The Roost, Rock Rd. CF62 4PG | John | 07791 138002 |
27 Thu | 10:30am | Walk for Carers | Barry Island Railway Station | Lynne | 07729 991491 |
27 Thu | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth | Penarth, cliff top car park | Paul | 07974 772102 |
30 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
Rhoose Railway Station | Phil | 07799 532767 |
30 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() |
Gileston, beach car park CF62 4HX | Paul | 07974 772102 |
Jun 2021 | Time | Walk | Start | Leader | Tel |
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02 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston | Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU | Babs | 07765 432676 |
02 Wed | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major Town Hall car park | Alan | 07551 620326 |
03 Thu | 10:30am | Living with Cancer Strollers | Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU | Lynne | 07729 991491 |
06 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Leckwith Village lay-by CF11 8AR | Dave | 07707 898720 |
06 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
St. Brides Major, Post Office, opposite The Fox, CF32 0SB | Peter | 07980 643869 |
09 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers Barry | Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap | Mike | 07510 695768 |
09 Wed | 2:30pm | ![]() |
Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain | Rebecca | 07890 941502 |
10 Thu | 9:30am | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cowbridge, Forage, off A48 CF71 7FF | Alan | 07551 620326 |
10 Thu | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers - Penarth | Penarth, cliff top car park | Paul | 07974 772102 |
13 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() |
St Athan, Llantwit Rd. CF62 4PF | Paul | 07974 772102 |
16 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston | Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre | Babs | 07765 432676 |
16 Wed | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major, Town Hall | Alan | 07551 620326 |
16 Wed | 6:30pm | ![]() ![]() |
Penllyn, The Red Fox Inn CF71 7RQ | Alan | 07551 620326 |
20 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
Llantwit Major, railway station car park CF61 2SW | Rebecca | 07890 941502 |
20 Sun | 2:00pm |
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St. Andrews Major Primary School CF64 4HB car park opposite | Dave | 07707 898720 |
23 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Barry | Barry, Romilly Cafe, Cold Knap CF62 6SW | Mike | 07510 695768 |
23 Wed | 2:30pm | ![]() |
Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain | Rebecca | 07890 941502 |
24 Thu | 9:45am | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wenvoe, Horse and Jockey CF5 6BG | John | 07791 138002 |
24 Thu | 10:30am | Walk for Carers |
Barry Island Railway Station | Lynne | 07729 991491 |
24 Thu | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers - Penarth | Penarth cliff top car park | Paul | 07974 772102 |
27 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
St. Athan, Llantwit Rd. CF62 4PF | Paul | 07974 772102 |
27 Sun | 2:00pm | ![]() ![]() |
Llantwit Major, Windmill Fields, Frampton Lane CF61 2XS | Phil | 07799 532767 |
28 Mon | 11:00am | ![]() |
Llantwit Major, railway station car park CF61 2SW | Babs & Jan | 07765 432676 |
30 Wed | 10:30am | Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston | Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre | Babs | 07765 432676 |
30 Wed | 2:30pm | Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major, Town Hall car park | Alan | 07551 620326 |