Nash Head, St. Donat's & Marcross
Introduction to Walk 3654
County/Area - Vale of Glamorgan
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Time - 2 hours 50 minutes
Grade - easy
Circular Vale of Glamorgan walk from Nash Head passes the twin lighthouses to follow a section of the coastal footpath with views across the Bristol Channel to Exmoor. After St. Donat's Bay, the route turns inland through the estate of St. Donat's Castle before crossing pleasant countryside to Marcross. The final section of the walk follows Cwm Marcoes back to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
Ordnance Survey Explorer 151 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Anquet OS Explorer 151 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. |
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