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 current complete programme please click here.

To download the next programme July - September 2021 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.

Please click here to download the current programme. 

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Aug 2021	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
01 Sun	2:00pm	Lavernock and St. Mary's Well	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Peter	07980 643869
04 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
04 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	07890 941502
04 Wed	6:30pm	St. Lythans Burial Chamber	Wenvoe, St. Mary's Parish Church, Old Port Rd. CF5 6DF	Alan	07551 620326
05 Thu	10:30am	Living with Cancer Strollers	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU	Lynne	07729 991491
05 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102
08 Sun	2:00pm	Wick to Llandow Circular	Wick, behind Star Inn CF71 7QA	Paul	07974 772102
08 Sun	2:00pm	Coastal Path and Parks	Barry, Cold Knap seafront car park	Dave	07707 898720
11 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre	Babs	07765 432676
11 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07751 620326
12 Thu	10:00am	St-y-Nyll Windmill	St. Fagans, Plymouth Arms CF5 6DU, car park at rear	Alan	07551 620326
15 Sun	2:00pm	North of Cowbridge	Cowbridge Town Hall car park	Rebecca	07890 941502
18 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
18 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	07890 941502
19 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102
22 Sun	2:00pm	Seven Counties View	Peterston-super-Ely, by the footbridge	Dave	07707 898720
23 Mon	11:00am	Marconi and Coastal Path	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU (parking fee)	Babs	07765 432676
25 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre	Babs	07765 432676
25 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major, Town Hall	Alan	07551 620326
26 Thu	10:00am	Rivers, Downs and Dunes - 7 miles	Ogmore by Sea, The Pelican in her Piety CF32 0QP	John	07791 138002
26 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station	Lynne	07729 991491
29 Sun	2:00pm	Fonmon to Llancadle Circular	Fontygary Caravan Park CF62 3ZT	Phil	07799 532767
31 Tue	10:30am	New walk group! Stress Buster Strollers	Barry, Romilly Park by the tennis courts	Lynne	07729 991491

Sep 2021	Time	Walk	Start	Leader	Tel
01 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
01 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	07890 941502
02 Thu	10:30am	Living with Cancer Strollers	Cosmeston outside Visitor Centre	Lynne	07729 991491
02 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102
05 Sun	2:00pm	In and Around Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major, railway station car park CF61 2SW	Rebecca	07890 941502
08 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre CF64 5YU	Babs	07765 432676
08 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07551 620326
15 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
15 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers - Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	07890 941502
16 Thu	10:00am	Above St. Mary Hill	Penllyn, The Red Fox Inn CF71 7RQ	Alan	07551 620326
16 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102
19 Sun	2:00pm	Over Ogmore Down	St Bride's Major Post Office CF32 0SB	Peter	07980 643869
22 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Cosmeston	Cosmeston Country Park outside Visitor Centre	Babs	07765 432676
22 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Llantwit Major	Llantwit Major Town Hall car park	Alan	07551 620326
26 Sun	2:00pm	Rhoose Circular	Rhoose Railway Station CF62 3EL	Paul	07974 772102
27 Mon	11:00am	Coast and Golden Stairs	Barry, outside All Saints Church, Park Road	Babs & Jan	07765 432676
28 Tue	10:30am	New walk group. Stress Buster Strollers	Barry, Romilly Park by the tennis courts	Lynne	07729 991491
29 Wed	10:30am	Coffee Shop Strollers Barry	Barry, Bron Y Mor car park, Cold Knap	Mike	07510 695768
29 Wed	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Cowbridge	Cowbridge Physic Garden Fountain	Rebecca	07890 941502
30 Thu	10:00am	"Where shall we go today?" - 7 miles	Colwinston, Sycamore Tree CF71 7NG	John	07791 138002
30 Thu	10:30am	Walk for Carers	Barry Island Railway Station	Lynne	07729 991491
30 Thu	2:30pm	Coffee Shop Strollers Penarth	Penarth, cliff top car park	Paul	07974 772102