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Vale of Glamorgan

Cadoxton River Waterfall – Salmon's Leap on the River Ely loop from Dinas Powys

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Vale of Glamorgan

Cadoxton River Waterfall – Salmon's Leap on the River Ely loop from Dinas Powys

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Cadoxton River Waterfall – Salmon's Leap on the River Ely loop from Dinas Powys

02:09

7.73km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.04 km

Cadoxton River Waterfall

Highlight • River

Cadoxton River, with a length of only 5 miles is one of the shortest rivers in Wales.

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2

3.04 km

Salmon's Leap on the River Ely

Highlight • Natural

Salmon's Leap in the Vale of Glamorgan is a picturesque location known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. It's often associated with the River Ely, where salmon can be …

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3

4.98 km

Woodland Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

Short Singletrack segment in the woods

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4

5.22 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice section of woodland path. Popular with dog-walkers and mountain bikers.

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5.87 km

Cwm George & Casehill Woods

Nature Reserve

6

7.34 km

War Memorial in Village Square

Highlight • Historical Site

B

7.73 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.61 km

790 m

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

1.79 km

1.50 km

440 m

439 m

154 m

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Friday 23 October

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8°C

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