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We are the Cardiff Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Past Rhoose airport to East Aberthaw noting the thatched Blue Anchor Pub dating from 1380 to the Nature Reserve of abandoned Lime work buildings, large lake and salt flats now a peaceful haven for wildlife and flowers through which the coast path passes and climbs steeply to Fontygary Caravan park.  Continuing past quarries to Rhoose (option to leave walk 6 miles?) and following a variety of paths to Porthkerry Church and Park  - opportunity for ice cream stop - before returning to Barry.

Linear Walk

Catch train Cardiff Central 0938. to Rhoose (10.10) - buy return ticket. 

Leader joins at Heath High Level 09.28. Need to confirm train times with leader. 

Return train from Barry.

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

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Local Grade: C

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 06229 66211
Nearest postcode:
CF62 3EL
what3words:
onion.imparts.outfitter
Start time:
10:10 am

Rhoose Railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 10709 67201
Nearest postcode:
CF62 7AE
what3words:
safe.poppy.loyal
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Barry Railway station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking