Glamorgan History Walks Routes
Starts outside the Three Golden Cups, Southerndown CF32 0RW
A circular walk taking in Dunraven Castle, Ogmore Castle, St Brides and Southerndown Common. This is a landscape changed by sand dunes and Baronial Lords.
History topics discussed
- The Norman invasion
- The legend of the twelve knights
- The white lady of Ogmore
- The De Londres and De Botler families
- The Wyndham-Quinn family
- The wreckers of Dunraven
- And others…
Places we visit
- Southerndown
- Dunraven Castle and gardens
- St Brides village & church
- Southerndown Common
- Ogmore Castle
- The Marie Flanders Well
Route Information & Data
- Parking: At the Three Golden Cups
- Distance: 7 miles
- Elevation: 590 feet
- Walking time: 4 hours
Walker Level
This walk has been graded as suitable for ‘Experienced Walkers’. More information on these gradings is available on this link.
The main reason for the grading is that it is a 7 mile walk with a couple of hills and a few styles. Terrain is firm and even in most places but there is some sand. If you don’t mind lifting it over the odd style this one is suitable for pushchairs.
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.
