The Globe 5 Miler

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.39 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 15 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 15 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 23 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐
    District: Porthcawl 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 51.484881° / W 3.681641°
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Description

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 8 m - Start on Bridgend Road
  2. 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto Newton Nottage Road
  3. 3 : km 0.49 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
  4. 4 : km 0.57 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto St. David's Way
  5. 5 : km 1.06 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto Heol y Goedwig
  6. 6 : km 1.17 - alt. 8 m - Turn left onto Newton Nottage Road
  7. 7 : km 1.3 - alt. 7 m - Keep right onto Newtown Nottage Road
  8. 8 : km 1.35 - alt. 8 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A4229
  9. 9 : km 1.73 - alt. 20 m - Turn left onto Pyle Road
  10. 10 : km 2.43 - alt. 20 m - Turn sharp left
  11. 11 : km 2.43 - alt. 20 m - Turn left onto Lock's Lane
  12. 12 : km 3.28 - alt. 20 m - Turn left onto West Drive
  13. 13 : km 4.9 - alt. 8 m - Turn right
  14. 14 : km 4.9 - alt. 8 m - Turn left
  15. 15 : km 5.39 - alt. 7 m - Turn slight right
  16. 16 : km 5.84 - alt. 11 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 6.16 - alt. 11 m - Turn left
  18. 18 : km 6.25 - alt. 10 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 6.27 - alt. 10 m - Turn sharp right onto Rhych Avenue
  20. 20 : km 6.89 - alt. 6 m - Turn left onto New Road
  21. 21 : km 7.18 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Bridgend Road
  22. S/E : km 7.39 - alt. 8 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Walking Coastal hike through Mumbles

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↔5.98 km ↗+98 m ↘-99 m ◔2h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Mumbles (Swansea)

A pleasant coastal loop starting from The Mumbles then through Limeslade and Langland bay.

Walking The Doone Valley from Malmsmead

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↔11.56 km ↗+246 m ↘-245 m ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from North Devon (Devon)

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Walking Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth

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↔6.88 km ↗+266 m ↘-256 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)

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Walking Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common

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Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
↔4.89 km ↗+188 m ↘-187 m ◔1h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)

This short circular walk with steep ascents and descents provides a good way to discover the beautiful river gorge at Watersmeet where Hoar Oak Water meets the East Lyn River. On your way, you will discover a lovely waterfall and viewpoints over the valley.

Walking Selworthy Beacon and North Hill from Bossington

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↔13.12 km ↗+350 m ↘-345 m ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Selworthy (Somerset)

Selworthy Beacon and North Hill are the main objectives of this walk from Bossington, Somerset. The route offers a variety of Exmoor scenery with coastal hills, views of high moors and the interesting village of Selworthy.

Walking Hollerday Hill, The Valley of Rocks and South Cleave from Lynton

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Hollerday Hill, The Valley of Rocks and South Cleave from Lynton
↔6.08 km ↗+289 m ↘-288 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)

This beautiful circular walk is perfect to discover the Valley of Rocks from several viewpoints. First, you will reach Hollerday Hill viewpoint before you go up to the South Cleave (steep section, avoid during wet conditions!). The views of these famous rocks from the paths which go to Lynton are gorgeous!

Walking Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave

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Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave
↔12.25 km ↗+424 m ↘-428 m ◔4h 45 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Trentishoe (Devon)

This interesting walk with ascents and descents close to Trentishoe is the perfect way to discover gorgeous viewpoints including Holdstone Hill or enjoy beautiful valleys along River Heddon and streams.

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