The award-winning Glamorgan History Walks Festival is back, running from May to September, with over 50 guided walks just announced.
It’s a walking festival like no other—a series of expert-led guided walks that explore the rich history of Glamorgan. Local walks explore Barry Island, Sully, Dinas Powys, Llantwit Major, Rhoose and Llancarfan.
Instead of reading about history, participants will walk where it actually happened, with each route ending at a charming old pub—because history is best enjoyed with a tidy pint!
All walks are hosted by renowned historian, author, and broadcaster Graham Loveluck-Edwards. Last year’s festival was a huge hit, earning a special award from Visit Wales.
It turns out that discovering the history behind places you’ve passed a hundred times before—while strolling through stunning landscapes—is a winning formula.
The festival has expanded to meet demand! Last year, tickets sold out fast, so more dates have been added for the most popular walks. There are also brand-new routes.
Many walks last year were over six miles long, which wasn’t ideal for everyone. This time, there are 33 routes, including 9 walks under four miles. Six of these are even wheelchair and pushchair-friendly. So, whether you’re a keen hiker or a casual stroller, there’s a walk for you.
Glamorgan is packed with hidden history, and these walks reveal incredible sites, including:
- 18 castles
- 13 Iron Age hill forts
- 2 medieval pilgrimage routes
- A Roman fort
- 18 ancient burials
- 6 Neolithic monuments
- 11 great houses
- 15 medieval churches and a cathedral
- 3 battlefields
- Sites of execution, lost settlements, and industrial landmarks
- Even the earliest burial ever found in the UK!
All walks must be prebooked online. The festival’s website offers easy search options by date or location. Each walk listing provides details on distance, difficulty level, places visited, and historical topics covered—plus the best places to park.
The festival begins on Saturday, 3rd May, with a spectacular walk in Llangynwyd, near Bridgend. It comes to Barry Island on Sunday 18th May showing local walkers the hidden treasures on their doorstep.
Tickets for this and all other walks are on sale now via www.glamwalks.co.uk

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