Vale of Glamorgan

Ogmore Castle

Heritage Hiker’s Guide to… Castle Sites in the Vale of Glamorgan

Visiting Ogmore Castle Ogmore Castle was built by the De Londres family around 1116 on the south bank of the Ewenny River and it remained in the possession of the family until 1298. It was taken over by the crown in 1399 from the Duchy of Lancaster. The castle was abandoned sometime between 1530 and 1631. […]

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The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Penmark

Where is Penmark? Penmark – Pen-marc is a rural village south-west of Barry near Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, close to Cardiff Wales Airport. It is a small village with a church, castle and a public house all within short distance of each other. Within the village there have been finds of Roman and

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Looking towards Trwyn y Witch headland

The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Southerndown

Where is Southerndown? Southerndown is a small village on the coast between Ogmore-By-Sea and Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Southerndown Coast is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). Much of the coastline is designated for both for it’s geology and botanic value. A stretch of shore, cliff, cliff-top, and several short

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Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Ogmore-By-Sea

Where is Ogmore-By-Sea? Ogmore-by-sea – Aberogwr  is a small seaside village along the coastline at the western limit of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in the Vale of Glamorgan. It is best known for its sandy beach along the shoreline. It is positioned at the end of the River Ewenny.  There is parking next to the beach

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The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Bonvilston

Where is Bonvilston? Bonvilston – Tresimwn is a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The village is located on the A48 near Cardiff. It is named after Simon de Bonville, a Norman nobleman who lived there in the 12th century. Although its meaning is slightly different in English and Welsh (Bonville’s town – Simon’s

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View Towards Aberthaw Power Station and Limeworks

The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Aberthaw

Where is Aberthaw? Aberthaw – Aberddawan is made up of the villages of East Aberthaw and West Aberthaw. It is about 5 miles from Barry along the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline. Aberthaw get its name from the Welsh word ‘Aber’, meaning estuary or river mouth, of the river Thaw. The existence of a safe, natural harbour

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The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Penarth

Where is Penarth? Penarth is a small seaside town nestled between Cardiff and Barry along the south Wales coastline. It was a popular holiday destination during the Victorian period, gaining itself the name ‘Garden by the Sea’. It has a lovely esplanade, pier and pier pavilion along its beachfront. The town bloomed into life with

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