Led Walking Programme

September - December 2020 Walking Programme

Valeways were pleased to recommence walks in August 2020 but have now suspended them from Friday 23rd October to Sunday 8th November in line with the 'firebreak' lockdown restrictions announced b y the Welsh Assembly Government. 

A Covid-19 assessment has been written that will be used alongside the usual Walk Leader's assessment to provide a safe walking experience. 

Please click here to read Valeways Walkers Covid-19 Guidelines 

Visit our website and 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.

 Health Walks - Coffee Shop Strollers Walks up to 1 hour. No stiles, steps or steep inclines.

 Progression Walks up to 2 hours. Some stiles, steps or steep inclines.

 Extended Walks up to 3 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.

Please click here to download the current programme. 

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Oct 2020	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
31 Sat	7:00pm	Halloween Walk - bring torches This walk is cancelled	Dinas Powys, St. Peter's Church, Mill Rd.	Dave	07707 898720

Nov 2020	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
01 Sun	10:00am	Four Fields and Waterfall This walk is cancelled	Barry, Romilly Park by the Gorsedd Stones	Oggie	07974 431839
04 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston This walk is cancelled	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU	Babs	07765 432676
04 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major  This walk is cancelled	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07551 620326
05 Thu	11:00am	Vicars, Park & Coast This walk is cancelled	Porthkerry Caravan Park	Phil	07799 532767
08 Sun	2:00pm	Coast and Beacon  This walk is cancelled	Southerndown, The Barn CF32 0PY	Rebecca	07890 941502
09 Mon	11:00am	Woods and Valleys	Barry , outside All Saints Church, Park Road	Babs	07765 432676
11 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
11 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	01446 749000
12 Thu	10:00am	Two Long Cairns - 7 miles	Dyffryn Gardens, CF71 7DA, lower car park	Alan	07551 620326
12 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102
15 Sun	2:00pm	Manor, Power & Lanes	Gileston, beach car park CF62 4HX	Paul	07974 772102
18 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU	Babs	07765 432676
18 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07551 620326
19 Thu	10:30am	See the Sea Stack (if you dare) - 5 miles	Monknash, New Mill Farm CF71 7QQ car park (honesty box)	Alan	07551 620326
22 Sun	2:00pm	A Walk in the Parks and Toe the Line!	Penarth, cliff top car park	Dave	07707 898720
22 Sun	2:00pm	Ely Valley and Cogan Pill	Llandough, St. Dochdwy Church, CF64 2NN	Peter	07980 643869
25 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
25 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	01446 749000
26 Thu	10:00am	Which way shall we go today? - 7 miles	Colwinston, Sycamore Tree CF71 7NG	John	07791 138002
26 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station	Lynne	07729 991491
26 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102

Dec 2020	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
02 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre	Babs	07765 432676
02 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07751 620326
03 Thu	10:30am	Living with Cancer Strollers	Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre	Lynne	07729 991491
03 Thu	11:00am	Nature, Coast, Quarry & Home	Fontygary Caravan Park	Phil	07799 532767
06 Sun	10:00am	Winter Island	Barry, Romilly Park by the Gorsedd Stones	Oggie	07974 431839
06 Sun	2:00pm	A Winter's Walk	Barry Island, Redbrink Cresc. entrance to Jackson Bay	Dave	07707 898720
09 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
09 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	01446 749000
10 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102
13 Sun	2:00pm	Beach & Surrounding Area	Llantwit Major Beach car park	Paul	07974 772102
14 Mon	11:00am	Countryside and Coast	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU	Babs & Jan	07765 432676
16 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU	Babs	07765 432676
16 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07551 620326
17 Thu	10:00am	Possibly the highest point in the Vale	Peterston-super-Ely, The Three Horseshoes CF5 6LH	Alan	07551 620326
20 Sun	2:00pm	Sisley Was Here!	Penarth, cliff top car park	Peter	07980 643869
23 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
23 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	01446 749000
27 Sun	2:00pm	Barry Before Barry	Barry, Colcot Arms CF62 8UJ	Rebecca	07890 941502
30 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre	Babs	07765 432676
31 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station	Lynne	07729 991491
31 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102

Jan 2021	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
01 Fri	1:00pm	Dave's New Year's Day Walk	Dinas Powys, St. Peter's Church, Mill Rd.	Phil	07854 526117