Walks you can reach from Cadoxton by train
Glamorgan · Wales | Walks by foot
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Barry Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Cadoxton.
19km. Moderate ascents. 5h.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Barry Station to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station (Glamorgan)
7m direct from Cadoxton.
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 Cadoxton.
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 Cadoxton.
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.
Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Cadoxton.
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 Cadoxton.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Bridgend Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Cadoxton.
Tough: 27km. Moderate ascents. 7h30.
Long walk. Coastal path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Cadoxton.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.
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Taffs Well Station to Caerphilly Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Cadoxton.
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 Cadoxton.
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)
45m direct from Cadoxton.
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)
45m direct from Cadoxton.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 5h30.
Fantastic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs.