Rail Ramble. Dinas Powys to Penarth via Cosmeston

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Overview

A fairly flat linear walk using public transport starting from Dinas Powys Railway Station (if returning by train, request return ticket to Dinas Powys). There will be a snack break at Cosmeston Lakes, then walk to Penarth with sea views. Return by train or bus.

Start Linear walk from Dinas Powys railway station (access by train or bus) CF64 4TX

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Finish Penarth.

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 61m / 200ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: D

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Introductory walk
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 15386 70979
Nearest postcode:: CF64 4TX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Dinas Powys railway station (access by train or bus)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 18444 71414
Nearest postcode:: CF64 3TP
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Penarth railway station

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