Walks you can reach from Barry by train
Glamorgan · Wales | Walks by foot
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Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
6m direct from Barry.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station to Barry Island Station (Glamorgan)
6m direct from Barry.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 2h.
Impressive walk; spectacular. Coastal path with woodland.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
6m direct from Barry.
15km.
Cliff tops, flat rock-shelf beaches, striated limestone cliffs, wetland, inland diversion past power station, dramatic coastal scenery, and historic town centre. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Barry to Llantwit Major – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Bridgend Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Barry.
Tough: 27km. Moderate ascents. 7h30.
Long walk. Coastal path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Barry.
Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Barry.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Barry.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
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Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Barry.
Tough: steep ascents. 9km. 3h.
Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station (Monmouthshire)
45m direct from Barry.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 5h.
Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Energlyn & Churchill Park Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
1h direct from Barry.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h.
Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Llanbradach Station to Trefforest Station (Glamorgan)
1h direct from Barry.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 5h30.
Fantastic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.
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Ystrad Mynach Station to Bargoed Station (Glamorgan)
1h direct from Barry.
13km. Moderate ascents. 3h30.
Great views. Hill and moorland paths and with moderate climbs; boggy in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.