Led Walking Programme

Due to the relaxing of lockdown rules by the Welsh Assembly Government we are able to offer a full Walking Programme.

To download the January - March 2022 programme please click here. 

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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.

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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.

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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 except the walk on Saturday 29th January, 10:30am meet at St Hilary, road parking off A48 at Bryn Owain CF71 7DT

Please click here to download the next programme for January - March 2022. 

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Jan 2022	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
19 Wed	10:00am	Boverton and Llanmaes Circular	Llantwit Major, railway station car park CF61 1ST	Gwenda	07811 503210
19 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap, CF62 6SW	Mike	07510 695768
19 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain, CF71 7BD	Rebecca	07890 941502
20 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102
21 Fri	10:00am	Barry Island History Walk	Barry, Ship Hotel, Harbour Rd. CF62 5SB	Oggie	07974 431839
23 Sun	2:00pm	Trains, Planes and Boats	Rhoose Railway Station CF62 3EL	Phil	07799 532767
25 Tue	10:30am	Stress Buster Strollers	Romilly Park, Barry, CF62 6RN by tennis courts	Lynne	07729 991491
26 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Babs	07765 432676
26 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park CF61 1SD	Alan	07551 620326
27 Thu	9:30am	'The other way round' - 8 miles	Penmark, The Six Bells CF62 3BP	John	07791 138002
27 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station, CF62 5TH	Lynne	07729 991491
27 Thu	2:30pm	Well-bean Cafe Strollers	Well-bean Cafe, Broad St. Barry, CF62 7AL	Charles	07883 512383
29 Sat	10:30am	St.Hilary Down Dog Walk	St.Hilary Down - road parking off A48 at Bryn Owain CF71 7DT	Alan	07551 620326
30 Sun	2:00pm	Barry Park and Waterfront - 4 miles	Well-bean Cafe, Broad St. Barry CF62 7AL	Paul	07974 772102

Feb 2022	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
02 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap, CF62 6SW	Mike	07510 695768
02 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain, CF71 7BD	Rebecca	07890 941502
03 Thu	10:30am	Living with Cancer Strollers	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Lynne	07729 991491
03 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102
06 Sun	2:00pm	Merthyr Meander	Candleston Castle Car Park CF32 0LR - fee payable	Rebecca	07890 941502
09 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre CF64 5UY (parking fee)	Babs	07765 432676
09 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major, Town Hall car park CF61 1SD	Alan	07551 620326
10 Thu	10:00am	Pant Mari Flanders	St. Brides Major, The Farmers Arms, Wick Rd. CF32 0SE	Alan	07551 620326
10 Thu	2:30pm	Well-bean Cafe Strollers	Well-bean Cafe, Broad St. Barry, CF62 7AL	Charles	07883 512383
13 Sun	2:00pm	Civil War Battlefields	St. Fagans, Michaelston Rd. CF5 6EJ	Peter	07980 643869
16 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap, CF62 6SW	Mike	07510 695768
16 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain, CF71 7BD	Rebecca	07890 941502
17 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102
20 Sun	2:00pm	Walk in the Park	Porthkerry Caravan Park CF62 3ZP	Phil	07799 532767
22 Tue	10:30am	Stress Buster Strollers	Barry, Romilly Park, CF62 6RN by the tennis courts	Lynne	07729 991491
23 Wed	10:00am	Castle upon Alun	St. Brides Major, park on the common by the cattle grid	Gwenda	07811 503210
23 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre CF64 5UY (parking fee)	Babs	07765 432676
23 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park CF61 1SD	Alan	07751 620326
24 Thu	10:00am	'Over the hill and far away' - 7 miles	Treoes, The Star Inn CF35 5DH	John	07791 138002
24 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station, CF62 5TH	Lynne	07729 991491
24 Thu	2:30pm	Well-bean Cafe Strollers	Well-bean Cafe, Broad St. Barry CF62 7AL	Charles	07883 512383
27 Sun	2:00pm	Penarth, Old Cogan, Cosmeston - 3.5 miles	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102

Mar 2022	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
02 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap, CF62 6SW	Mike	07510 695768
02 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain, CF71 7BD	Rebecca	07890 941502
03 Thu	10:30am	Living with Cancer Strollers	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Lynne	07729 991491
03 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102
06 Sun	2:00pm	Walk to Castle upon Alun	Colwinston, St.Michael's Church CF717BF	Rebecca	07890 941502
09 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Babs	07765 432676
09 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major, Town Hall car park CF61 1SD	Alan	07551 620326
10 Thu	10:00am	A Haunted Field	Twyn-yr-Odyn, The Horse and Jockey CF5 6BG	Alan	07551 620326
10 Thu	2:30pm	Well-bean Cafe Strollers	Well-bean Cafe, Broad St. Barry CF62 7AL	Charles	07883 512383
16 Wed	10:00am	Saunders Lewis Trail	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Gwenda	07811 503210
16 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap, CF62 6SW	Mike	07510 695768
16 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain, CF71 7BD	Rebecca	07890 941502
17 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Penarth	Penarth cliff top car park, CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102
20 Sun	2:00pm	The Downs, St. Lythans and Lime Kilns	St. Nicholas, The Downs CF5 6SE	Phil	07799 532767
23 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Babs	07765 432676
23 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park CF61 1SD	Alan	07551 620326
24 Thu	2:30pm	Well-bean Cafe Strollers - Barry	Well-bean Cafe, Broad St. Barry CF62 7AL	Charles	07883 512383
27 Sun	2:00pm	Around Llantwit Lane - 3.8 miles	Llantwit Major, railway station car park CF61 2SW	Paul	07974 772102
29 Tue	10:30am	Stress Buster Strollers	Barry, Romilly Park, CF62 6RN by the tennis courts,	Lynne	07729 991491
30 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap, CF62 6SW	Mike	07510 695768
30 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain, CF71 7BD	Rebecca	07890 941502
31 Thu	10:00am	'Anyone for golf?' - 7 miles	Dinas Powys, The Star Inn CF64 4DE	John	07791 138002
31 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station, CF62 5TH	Lynne	07729 991491
31 Thu	2:00pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park CF64 5BP	Paul	07974 772102