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Grace Mulligan
November 1, 2023
Hiking
Old Castle Down is a beautiful open area of calcareous grassland, acid grassland and heathland on limestone situated between the villages of St Brides Major and Ewenny in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Due to its wide range of vegetation types and rare species, the area has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The hilltop vantage point provides excellent views over the stunning surrounding landscape and villages of the Vale, including over the disused Duchy Quarry, which exposes Carboniferous rocks that date back 340 million years!
Due to its wide range of vegetation types and rare species, the area has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The hilltop vantage point provides excellent views over the stunning surrounding landscape and villages of the Vale, including over the disused Duchy Quarry, which exposes Carboniferous rocks that date back 340 million years!
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4.4
(7)
22
hikers
11.7km
03:14
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
3
hikers
17.8km
04:52
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
6
hikers
5.81km
01:40
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 90 m
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