It’s almost time to dig out your boots as the GLAMORGAN WALKING FESTIVAL returns in September. This year’s Festival offers 28 walks of up to 14 miles and several themed walks with local history, geology and more.

It’s also the fifteenth year of the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival, organised by volunteers of the charity Valeways who are working to ensure the sustainability of the festival in future years.

The Vale of Glamorgan, situated on the coast between the Gower and Cardiff, offers many varied walking routes. The Vale, as it’s known locally, includes the southernmost point of mainland Wales, fertile rolling countryside and the dramatic Heritage Coast, with towering cliffs and remote beaches.

During the Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival,  you can enjoy a spectacular variety of walks for all levels, discovering a maze of footpaths, country lanes, historic villages and churches, along with fine dining and country inns.

Termed the ‘Friendliest Walking Festival’, we offer good company and walks guided by experienced walk leaders.

Walks are only £5.00 per adult per walk, accompanied children walk for free. Booking is required – tickets are available from HERE.

Then just turn up at the stated meeting place and time, where you will be greeted by your named Walk Leader. Children under 18 must be accompanied.

​Walkers arriving without tickets will be allowed to walk if there are sufficient spaces available and will be charged the same rate.

There are walks for all ages and abilities. No matter if you are an experienced walker, a leisure walker or a family, there will be something for you. Walks will be of varying duration and challenge in a variety of different geographical areas – coast, clifftop, open countryside, hill, woodland and park as detailed on the Walk Choices Page HERE

Download the festival programme HERE.

A description of each walk, the distance, what can be experienced, the terrain, hospitality, transport and parking is available on that page.

​All walks have been risk assessed and the Walk Leader will brief walkers of any possible hazards that may be encountered. To be fully prepared, please read the “Preparing for a Walk” page.