Old castles and quarries around Cardinham

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Overview

This walk features Cardinham castle, the ruins of Bury Castle and the remains of Glyn Valley Valley quarry works.

We park in Cardinham, then follow footpaths, moorland, woodland and some of the local lanes.

Please note that the leader will not be at Pixon Lane but lifts could be organised.

Please book in with the leader.

Saturday, 11 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 12265 68938
Nearest postcode:: PL30 4BN
what3words:: vast.dial.passenger

Start time:: 10:00 am

Opposite the school in Cardinham

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