Glamorgan History Walks Routes
Start outside the Old House Inn, Llangynwyd Old Village, CF34 9SB
As this walk meanders through some of the most beautiful countryside imaginable, it offers a huge variety of discussion topics . Historically, everything from the Bronze Age to the coal boom of the Industrial Revolution. With a bit of Arthurian legend and romantic Welsh folklore thrown in for good measure. We also take in the’Bodvoc Stone’ at the tomb of an ancient Welsh Chieftain and the ‘Cadair Edward’ stone, commemorating another great local legend concerning the medieval English king Edward II.
History topics discussed
- The Bronze Age
- The Iron Age
- King Arthur and the Battle of Baden Hill
- Norman Glamorgan
- The Llewelyn Bren revolt
- Edward II
- When coal was King
- The Maid of Cefn Ydfa
- And others…
Places we visit
- The Church of St Cynwyd & the grave of Ann Maddox
- Remains of Motte & Bailey castle
- Cairns
- Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age fill fort
- The Bodvoc Stone
- The Cadair Edward Stone & Gelli Lenor Fawr farm
Route Information & Data
- Parking: At the Old House Inn
- Distance: 6.5 miles
- Elevation: 972 feet
- Walking time: 3.5 hours
Walker Level
This walk has been graded as suitable for ‘Experienced Walkers’. More information on these gradings is available on this link.
This is a walk that most people would be able to take into their stride. There are hardly any styles and the going under foot is solid enough. The only reason why inexperienced walkers may struggle is because it is over 5 miles and there are a couple of really steep climbs. Hence the 972 feet elevation.
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.
