Glamorgan History Walks & Talks – Walk Nine
Start in the grounds of Ogmore Castle CF32 0QP
Merthyr Mawr has to be one of the most picturesque villages in the country. This walks takes in all the sights. Including the medieval bridge with mysterious holes in the walls.
But this sleepy village has seen its fair share of horrors. We visit the site of an inn where terrifying events took place. And we visit the prisoner of war camp where the German POWs tunnelled out to freedom.
History topics discussed
- 17th and 18th century travel
- The legend of Cap Coch
- The De Cantaloup and the Nichols family
- The camp and munitions factory
- The De Londres family
- and others…
Places we visit
- The Swing Bridge
- Merthyr Mawr village
- St Teilo’s church
- The Dipping Bridge
- New Inn Road
- Isalnd Farm POW Camp
- Ogmore Castle
Route Information & Data
- Parking: The Pelican Car park and on the roadside in the village
- Distance: 4.64 miles
- Elevation: 208.23 feet
- Walking time: 4 hours
This walk is suitable for…
This walk has been given an ‘All Abilities’ grading. For an explanation of what that means and how these gradings are determine click here.
This walk is less than 5 miles. The only thing you need to concern your self with is the styles. There are a couple of really high ones. Therefore I would say that this walk is not a good one for push chairs or big dogs that will need lifting over.
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.
