Glamorgan History Walks Routes
Starts at Bedford Park Car Park CF32 0BW
This walk spans the spectrum of time. From an abandoned medieval village and castle to the Industrial Revolution. We also learn about a band of cut throats who lived locally and their daring deeds.
History topics discussed
- The coal mines and iron works
- The Cefn Riders
- Neolithic settlers
- The Vikings of Danes Vale
- An interpretation of Arthurian legend
- The mystery of ‘Bomium’ which should be in Stormy Down. But isn’t!
- And others…
Places we visit
- The Kenfig Hill dram way
- The Bedford Iron works
- Cefn Cribwr Junction
- The standing stone of Ty Du
- Abandoned medieval village
- Stormy Down Castle
Route Information & Data
- Parking: Bedford Park
- Distance: 4.12 miles
- Elevation: 606 feet
- Walking time: 3.5 hours
Walker Level
This walk has been graded as suitable for ‘Most Abilities’.
There is a good mix of cross country terrain. The marsh between Cefn Junction and the village is liable to flood, so Bedford Road may provide a dryer alternative.
Cefn Cribwr is at the top of a steep hill which you need to ascend twice on this walk. Also the paths around Stormy Down can get overgrown in the Summer. Finally there is a difficult stone style.
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.
