Glamorgan History Walks – Walk Fourteen
Start in Dinas Powys village square CF64 4AA
This walk takes us through some really beautiful countryside. We take in an Iron Age hill fort with spectacular views above Cwm George, it self an ancient woodland. The elegant Cwrt Yr Ala with its landscaped parklands and river wiers at salmon Leaps show a more genteel side to the areas history.
History topics discussed
- The Iron Age
- Medieval Dinas
- The Dark Ages
- The Norman castle remains
- And others…
Places we visit
- Village Square
- Dinas Powys Church
- Cwm George woods
- Norman Castle
- Iron Age Hill Fort
- The Salmon Leaps
Route Information & Data
Meet in the Dinas Powys village square CF64 4AA
- Parking: On Mill Road and around the square
- Distance: 5.5 miles
- Elevation: 781 feet
- Walking time: 3 hours
Walker Level
This walk has been graded as suitable for ‘All Abilities’. More information on these gradings is available on this link.
This is a great walk which anyone should be able to enjoy. Mostly good paths. However the path up to the hill fort is steep and can be muddy and slippery, especially in the rain. The path through the woods beyond Cwrt Yr Ala are also narrow and can be muddy.
Map of the route
Photos from the walk
Get a taste of some of the local history we will be discussing with this video. Just click on the picture below to watch.
Do you want to read more about the history and folklore discussed on this walk?
If you want to read more about the history and folklore of this area and the places visited on this walk, then these two books are a great start. Available at discounted prices on this website. Just click here to read more about them and order your copy.
