Cosmeston - Lavernock - Sully History Walk (Glamorgan History Walks 2025)

This walk is a real Kaliedoscope of history. We take in the red rocks of the Vale’s Jurasic coast so keep your eyes peeled. People are always finding fossils and dinosaur footprints in them. We pass Sully Island which boasts ancient burials and an Iron Age fort, Lavernock point with its gun battery and first ever radio transmission.Then onto medieval Cosmeston replite with replica village, lake and more. We also end at a pub with a pretty gory bit of folklore attached to it. May be I could be persuaded to tell the story!

Tickets are £10 per adult and children 16 and under go free so a great way of introducing them to our fascinating local history.

Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Start Time: Arrive by 8.45am with a view to setting off at 9.00am
Meeting: The car park of Sully Sports & Soicial Club CF64 5SP
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Ending with drinks at: The Captains Wife

History Topics Discussed
The Jurasic
The Bronze Age
The Iron Age
Pirates and smugglers
Local customs and traditions
The Medieval period and the Legend of the 12 Knights
Marconi and the world’s first radio transmission

Places We Visit
Sully beach and island
Lavernock Point
Cosmeston
Cog village and old cross

Route Information
Parking: At Sully Sports & Social Club
Distance: 6.1 miles
Elevation: 376.9 feet
Walking Time: 3 hours

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