Glamorgan History Walks & Talks – Walk Five
Starts outside the Guildhall, Llantrisant CF72 8EE
A Sunday afternoon stroll around the hill top ancient town of Llantrisant. A town shaped by its ‘gateway’ location. On the medieval border between Marcher England and the Welsh Cantrefs. It was a stop off for drovers on the ridgeway, and 6th Century Christian missionaries. It was also the home of the colourful Dr Price and the birth place of modern day cremation.
History topics discussed
- The Ancient Ridgeway
- Early Christianity
- Lords of Llantrisant
- King Edward II capture
- Bull Baiting at the Bull Ring
- Dr Price
- And others…
Places we visit
- The Guildhall
- Llantrisant Castle
- The Bull Ring
- Rhiwsaeson Iron Age Fort
- Llantrisant Common
- Llantrisant Church
Route Information & Data
- Parking: Swan Street Car Park CF72 8ED (which is a bit tight) or Heol Y Sarn car park CF72 8DB (which is a bit more roomy)
- Distance: 5.25 miles
- Elevation: 962 feet
- Walking time: 3 hours
Walker Level
This walk has been graded as suitable for Experienced Walkers. More information on these gradings is available on this link.
This walk isn’t particularly long but there are some big hills and a couple of narrow paths.
If you would like to take part without walking the full 5 miles, there is an option to just do the section in the town.
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.
