Vale of Glamorgan

Hiking in the Vale of Glamorgan

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Want to go hiking in the Vale of Glamorgan to explore more of this corner of Wales? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Vale of Glamorgan to bring you the top 20 hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Vale of Glamorgan is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Top 20 best walks and hikes in the Vale of Glamorgan

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1

The Wales Millenium Center – Cardiff Bay Loop from Dingle Road

Intermediate

02:58

7.03 mi

2.4 mph

300 ft

300 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2

Cardiff Bay – The Wales Millenium Center Loop from Dingle Road

Intermediate

02:57

7.01 mi

2.4 mph

300 ft

300 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3

Dunraven Bay – Dunraven Bay Loop from Ogmore Village

Intermediate

03:11

7.45 mi

2.3 mph

400 ft

400 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4

Dunraven Bay – Dunraven Bay Loop from St Brides Major

Intermediate

02:44

6.33 mi

2.3 mph

400 ft

425 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5

Cardiff Barage – Cardiff Bay Loop from Penarth Marina

Easy

01:18

3.14 mi

2.4 mph

75 ft

75 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6

Nash Point Lighthouse – Tresilian Bay Loop from Llantwit Major

Intermediate

02:14

5.45 mi

2.4 mph

100 ft

100 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7

Dunraven Bay – Dunraven Bay Loop from Monknash

Intermediate

03:38

8.37 mi

2.3 mph

575 ft

575 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8

Trail along small water – Nash Point Lighthouse Loop from Llantwit Major

Difficult

05:03

11.9 mi

2.4 mph

550 ft

550 ft

Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9

Hiking Loop from Barry Island

Easy

01:17

3.05 mi

2.4 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10

Rolling hills Loop from Barry

Easy

01:17

3.11 mi

2.4 mph

50 ft

50 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11

Monknash Beach – Trail along small water Loop from Monknash

Intermediate

02:11

5.08 mi

2.3 mph

300 ft

300 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

12

Monknash Beach – Nash Point Lighthouse Loop from Llantwit Major

Intermediate

03:33

8.49 mi

2.4 mph

275 ft

275 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

13

Nash Point Lighthouse – Penry Bay Loop from Marcross

Easy

01:54

4.44 mi

2.3 mph

225 ft

225 ft

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

14

Knap Gardens Loop from Barry Island

Intermediate

02:17

5.46 mi

2.4 mph

200 ft

200 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15

Alexandra park – Penarth Pier Loop from Penarth

Intermediate

03:57

9.27 mi

2.4 mph

450 ft

450 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

16

Dunraven Bay – Dunraven Bay Loop from Southerndown

Intermediate

02:52

6.57 mi

2.3 mph

475 ft

500 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

17

Tresilian Bay – Nash Point Lighthouse Loop from Llantwit Major

Intermediate

03:08

7.48 mi

2.4 mph

250 ft

250 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

18

Rolling hills – Cosmeston medieval village Loop from Morristown

Intermediate

02:04

5.00 mi

2.4 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

19

Porthkerry Viaduct – Rhoose Point Loop from The Knap

Intermediate

03:19

7.64 mi

2.3 mph

500 ft

500 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

20

Stout Bay Loop from Llantwit Major

Intermediate

03:02

7.23 mi

2.4 mph

275 ft

275 ft

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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