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St Quentin's Castle – Cowbridge Physic Garden loop from Vale of Glamorgan

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St Quentin's Castle – Cowbridge Physic Garden loop from Vale of Glamorgan

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St Quentin's Castle – Cowbridge Physic Garden loop from Vale of Glamorgan

03:28

13.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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741 m

The Clump

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The Clump
Source: sthilary.org.uk/history/clump

Here's the story of the Clump (or more accurately Bryn Owain, meaning Owain's Hill), including the battle of Stalling Down, which was part of was part …

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1.86 km

Bluebell Wood

Forest

4.15 km

Llanblethian Village and St Quentin's Castle

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Lllanblethian is a quaint and picturesque village that sits above the River Thaw in the Vale of Glamorgan.

It's an ancient village, outdating the nearby market town of Cowbridge, and …

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4.29 km

St Quentin's Castle

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The marvellous St Quentin's Castle is perched on a hill overlooking the wonderful village of Llanblethian. It was built in the 14th century by English nobleman and military commander Gilbert …

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5.33 km

Herb Garden in Cowbridge

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5.39 km

Cowbridge Physic Garden

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The Cowbridge Physic Garden is a sanctuary of colourful medicinal herbs and flowers laid out in the grounds of the Old Hall Gardens, the cherished home of the esteemed Edmondes …

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5.55 km

Counsel Tut

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

2.68 km

2.08 km

1.36 km

849 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

4.19 km

2.15 km

1.49 km

381 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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St Quentin's Castle – Cowbridge Physic Garden loop from Vale of Glamorgan

The Clump

Llanblethian Village and St Quentin's Castle

St Quentin's Castle

Herb Garden in Cowbridge

Cowbridge Physic Garden

Counsel Tut

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