Five of us left WVH at 10am and headed toward The Star, Ewenny Road and the start of our walk.
The weather was superb for the time of the year, mild and sunny and a very welcome change from the recent wet weather.
Leaving Ewenny Road we took a right turn toward Clemenstone, passing the stables on the left and the resident dog that is always sat on the wall and of course the horses. A few minutes later, we arrived at Tynewydd Cottages, and the splendid Clemenstone Court/House classed as a County Treasure (No. 738) by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
We continued along the track with St Andrews Church on the right, another County Treasure (No, 1383) described as (Roofless ruin of a mortared stone structure, said to have been set in a rectangular, banked enclosure, 43m by 37m) but I think this information is out of date as it has been rebuilt and definitely has a roof.
A bit further along we arrived at Church Farm (with 4 County Treasures), some of which are currently being refurbished as holiday lets. We then continued toward Llandow with its stream in full flow. Llandow not only has numerous County Treasures but Listed Buildings as well. A few minutes later we then turned right and up the hill along Grove Road, then passing the greenhouses on Sutton Road, finally turning right and onto Topstak.
Carroll and Mary had got there before us ensuring that no one could pinch our seats, we had booked but were running a bit late. Plenty of tea and coffee, cakes, and buns followed, but all good things must come to an end, and it was time to head back to Wick.
On our return journey we took a different route passing the Rectory, a wonderful Georgian Listed Building, and a very good example of a mid-19th century country house.
Continuing through Llandow, Clemenstone and on to Wick, we got back at 2.30pm.
Total distance, just under 9 miles.
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