Stepping Stones – Old Castle Down loop from Ogmore
Stepping Stones – Old Castle Down loop from Ogmore
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Stepping Stones – Old Castle Down loop from Ogmore
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5.77km
140m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.08 km
Stepping Stones
Highlight • Structure
2.83 km
Castle Upon Alun Clapper Bridge and Stepping Stones
Highlight • Historical Site
The term 'clapper bridge' derives its name from the sound that horses and donkeys hooves would have made whilst trotting over it in times gone by.
It's a fascinating piece of history and a wonderful gem to stumble across in your adventures through this corner of South Wales.
There is a ford nearby, too, which features a string of stepping stones and a nice place to sit down and eat some lunch.
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4.81 km
Old Castle Down
Highlight • Viewpoint
Due to its wide range of vegetation types and rare species, the area has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The hilltop vantage point provides excellent views over the stunning surrounding landscape and villages of the Vale, including over the disused Duchy Quarry, which exposes Carboniferous rocks that date back 340 million years!
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5.77 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.50 km
2.22 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.78 km
1.51 km
566 m
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