A Round-up of the 2022 & 2023 Festival
Both Festivals featured walks exploring the geological background of the Vale of Glamorgan, its prehistoric cairns, historic castles, churches, mills, country manors and townhouses, all with a story to tell.
The events varied from Valeways’ regular stroller groups to hikes led by trained and experienced walk leaders brought together from many local walking organisations.
Join us for the 2024 event for another varied programme.
Gaining some of Penarth's history.
A walk through the coastal village of Gileston followed by tea and cakes at the Manor house.
Taking in the view of fields and distant industry.
A few minutes break during the dog walk.
Foraging a few blackberries.
Walking along Penarth beach, once a blazing desert.
Discovering dinosaur footprints on Penarth Beach.
Dinosaur footprints in close-up.
Penath's cliff strata telling the story of Triassic events.
Waterproofs needed on the downhill leg to the village of Llanblethian.
A dry afternoon for a circular taking in Llanmaes church, the scene of Gavin and Stacy's wedding.
Approaching the early 19th Century windmill at Llantwit Major, currently being restored.
Passing the Norman St Quentin's castle on the outskirts of Cowbridge.
Penarth's long seafront, the site of history and geology walks.
Porthkerry beach, the expanse of pebbles being a result of a tsunami's phenomenal force.
Walking under Porthkerry's Victorian railway viaduct.
The obelisk at Rhoose Point marking the most southerly tip of Wales.
Walkers on a 14-mile hike at the prehistoric St Lythan's cairn.
Finding the River Alun to be dry but a handy stop to sit on the stepping stones.
Waiting for stragglers.
Heading down through fields of maize on our return to Ewenny Priory.
Striding out on a 9-mile hike.
A brief history of the church at St Brides-super-Ely.
Some time for a chat on the last walk at the duck pond, Llantwit Major.
It is Wales - it rains. Just smile and carry on!