Walks you can reach from Barry Docks by train
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Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
3m direct from Barry Docks.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Barry Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
4m direct from Barry Docks.
19km. Moderate ascents. 5h.
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Barry Station to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station (Glamorgan)
4m direct from Barry Docks.
Coastal headlands, pebble beach, low cliffs, parkland, railway viaduct, and cliff tops above former quarries. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Barry to Llantwit Major – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station to Barry Island Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Barry Docks.
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)
15m direct from Barry Docks.
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)
30m direct from Barry Docks.
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 Docks.
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 Docks.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
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Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Barry Docks.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
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Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Barry Docks.
Tough: steep ascents. 9km. 3h.
Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station (Monmouthshire)
45m direct from Barry Docks.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 5h.
Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.
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Energlyn & Churchill Park Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Barry Docks.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h.
Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents.