Love2Walk Festival
This year's Love2Walk Festival will be taking place between Saturday 22 June and Sunday 30 June 2024!
Love2Walk aims to encourage local people and visitors alike to get out and about, walking and exploring the stunning scenery of the Bridgend County Borough, from the Valleys to the Blue Flag coastline.
Organised on behalf of the Local Access Forum.
Walks
All of our walks have informed and experienced guides and are free of charge.
- Booking is not required for the walks but if you wish to book you can do so by email, Facebook or by telephone.
- There may be car park charges please check before you travel.
- Finish times are approximate and are for guidance only.
You can view a schedule of walks below, or by downloading a copy of the Love2Walks Leaflet:
- Easy – suitable for all without any serious fitness or mobility problems, may need to lift pushchairs over small obstructions.
- Moderate – may include steep paths and open countryside. Walking boots essential.
- Strenuous – need to be an experienced countryside walker with a good level of fitness
| Date and time | Name and location | Details | Grade |
| Saturday 22 June 10am - 12pm |
LAF chairs walk: Coytrahen Heritage Trail |
Start the walking Festival off by joining members of the Local Access Forum to take in the scenery along the Heritage Trail around Coytrahen. | Moderate |
| Sunday 23 June 9.45am start |
Ramblers Walk | St Brides – Walk is approximately 5 miles | Moderate |
| Monday 24 June 10.30am - 11.30am |
Blackmill Sheep Sales | One of our programme of friendly weekly walks, which takes place at the same day and time every week. Making the most of the surfaced cycle track along the floor of the valley. | Moderate |
| Monday 24 June 3pm - 4pm |
Ogmore Life Centre | One of our programme of friendly weekly walks, which takes place at the same day and time every week Setting off to make the most of the surfaced cycle track along the floor of the valley. | Moderate Walk / Nordic Walk |
| Monday 24 June 5.30pm - 7pm |
After work walk | Meet at Children Play area Newbridge Fields | Easy |
| Tuesday 25 June 10am - 11.30am |
Social Stroll | Meeting in Porthcawl Rugby Car Park | Moderate Walk |
| Tuesday 25 June 2pm - 3pm |
Explorers Walk, Parc Slip |
Meet in the Car Park and enjoy a circular walk around this local nature reserve. Can be muddy if weather has been wet | Moderate Walk / Nordic Walk |
| Tuesday 25 June 2.30pm - 6pm |
Blackmill Square to Mynydd yr Gaer | Looking for a longer walk and the chance to take in the views around Blackmill then this walk is for you. | Moderate |
| Wednesday 26 June 1pm - 2pm |
Newbridge Fields | One of our programme of friendly weekly walks, which takes place at the same day and time every week. | Moderate Walk / Nordic Walk |
| Wednesday 26 June 3pm - 4.30pm |
Garw Valley Forest Walk | Meet in Garw Valley Leisure Centre Car park. One of our explorer walks, takes place each week at the same day and time but different places. A couple of steep sections can be muddy if weather has been wet. | Moderate Walk / Nordic Walk |
| Wednesday 26 June 6pm |
Ramblers Walk | Newton – Walk is approximately 4 miles | Moderate |
| Thursday 27 June 11am - 12pm |
Summer Hat Walk Porthcawl |
Porthcawl RNLI. Meet outside souvenir shop. Now the weather is warming up nicely have a look for your best sun hat and pop along and join in. | Easy – Dementia Friendly |
| Thursday 27 June 10.30am |
Ramblers Walk | St Brides – Walk is approximately 3 miles | Moderate |
| Friday 28 June 10am - 11.30am |
Social Stroll | Meeting in Porthcawl Rugby Car Park | Moderate Walk |
| Friday 28 June 5.30pm - 6.30pm |
Health walk, Pencoed Swimming Pool car park |
Walk on tarmac surfaces, circular walk returning to the start point. | Easy – Dementia Friendly |
| Saturday 29 June 10am - 12pm |
Black Rocks Loop | Family Friendly Seashore Trail. A walk through Newton Burrows onto Newton Beach and along the waters edge, meandering through Black Rocks. | Easy (some sections on sand) |
| Sunday 30 June 9.45am |
Ramblers Walk | Margam – Walk is approximately 5.5 miles | Strenuous |
Please note: Professional or amateur photographers may be present on your walk. Permission for photographs is deemed to be given by joining the walk. However please don’t hesitate to let the walk leader or photographer know on the day of you choose not to be part of any photographs. Pictures may be used on line or for future publicity.
Essential Tips
- Comfortable socks and footwear are essential, choose shoes that elevate the heel slightly and offer arch support and make sure there is enough wriggle room for your toes.
- Wear loose fitting comfortable clothing which allows you to move freely.
- Wearing sunglasses and sunscreen will protect your eyes and skin from the suns UV rays.
- Walking is thirsty work so carry water, especially if you plan to walk for more than half an hour.
- Take something to eat so you have plenty of energy.
- Carry a mobile phone with you.
- Always follow the countryside code.
- Please note that walkers take part in the walks at their own risk and should ensure they are fit and well on the day of the walk.
The Countryside Code
The Countryside Code us your guide to enjoying parks and waterways, coast and countryside:
- Respect everyone
- Protect the environment
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Know the signs and symbols of the countryside