Circular Walk around St Nicholas

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Overview

A circular walk around St Nicholas via Peterston-super-Ely, Dyffryn and St Lythans, mostly using footpaths and minor roads. We will walk a section of the Valeways Millenium Heritage Trail, taking in five churches and two cairns.

Sunday, 15 December 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18.2km / 11.3mi
Ascent:: 362.7m / 1190ft
Type:: circular

Note that the walk includes upwards of 12 stiles (some of which are quite high) so is unsuitable for dogs.

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 04707 83105
Nearest postcode:: CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 09994 74801
Nearest postcode:: CF5 6SG
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Cardiff Natural Burial Meadow, St Nicholas, CF5 6SG

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