Aberthaw - Fonmon - Rhoose History Walk (Glamorgan History Walks 2025)

This walk follows roughly the boundaries of the Fonmon Castle estate. We start and finish at the wonderful Blue Anchor supposedly established in 1308. Then up to the baronial castle itself (although we do not go inside). Then through the quaint village of Fonmon and onto the most southerly point in mainland Wales. Finishing up at Aberthaw, once one of the busiest ports in Wales.

Tickets for adults are £10 but children 16 and under go free so this is a great way of introducing them to our fascinating local history.

Joining Instructions
Date: Saturday 9th August 2025
Start Time: Arrive by 8.45am with a view to starting at 9.00am
Meeting: Car Park of the Blue Anchor, East Aberthaw CF32 3DD
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Ending up with drinks back at the Blue Anchor Inn.

History topics discussed
The 12 Knights of Glamorgan
The Jones of Fonmon
John Wesley and the Methodist movement
The pirates and smugglers of the Heritage coast

Places we visit
East Aberthaw
Fonmon Castle (but we do not go in)
Rhoose Point
The Lime Works

Route Information
Parking: Blue Anchor, East Aberthaw CF32 3DD
Distance: 6.62 miles
Elevation: 540.31 feet
Walking time: 4 hours

You may also like the following events from Graham Loveluck-Edwards:

• This Saturday, 2nd August, 09:00 am, Cowbridge - St Hilary - Llanblethian History Walk (The Glamorgan History Walks 2025) in Coychurch
• This Sunday, 3rd August, 03:00 pm, Machen - Ruperra Castle - Dreathen History walk (Glamorgan History Walks 2025) in Newport
• Next Thursday, 7th August, 06:00 pm, Llantrisant History Walk (Glamorgan History Walks 2025) in Llantrisant

Also check out other Meetups in Barry.