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Western end of cycle route, Broadlands
The image shows the end of a cycle path at a spot on Heol Blandy in the north west of Broadlands. This is the end of the more northerly of two branches which maps indicate the cycle route at Broadlands divides into to the west of the B4622.
Note the symbols on the ground which, for the safety and convenience of those about to set off along the path, indicate the separate sides of it which cyclists and pedestrians should use.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.09 miles
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Public footpath in the north west of Broadlands (2)
A stretch of public footpath lying just to the east of the one seen in
Image A few of the many mature deciduous trees in this residential area of Bridgend are passed here.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.10 miles
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The start of a cycle path in the north west of Broadlands
This cycle path strikes out from a spot on Heol Blandy and runs towards the centre of Broadlands. From there it is possible to continue towards the centre of Bridgend. A junction of the cycle path with a footpath is seen in the image.
Note that this image is of the more northerly of two branches which maps indicate the cycle route at Broadlands divides into to the west of the B4622.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.10 miles
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Public footpath in the north west of Broadlands
A stretch of public footpath heads into Broadlands from a lane which runs along the western boundary of the Bridgend suburb.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.13 miles
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Gate on public footpath at the western edge of Broadlands
This gate in a hedge lies at the end of the stretch of public footpath seen in
Image Gates of this sort seem to be favoured on public footpaths in the area. On the day, several of this design were seen on the nearby Bridgend Circular Walk – see, for example,
Image] and
Image It may be noted that very few, if any, stiles were encountered on the day.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.15 miles
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Public footpath towards Broadlands
Looking along the course of a stretch of public footpath which runs across farmland towards Broadlands from a spot on the Bridgend Circular Walk by Laleston.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.18 miles
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Pylon to the south of Laleston
One of several pylons south of Laleston which lie close to the A48.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.18 miles
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Cycle route, Broadlands
A cycle route meandering along a pleasant green corridor in the west of Broadlands. The path runs to the centre of the Bridgend suburb and, thereafter, towards the centre of the town itself.
Note that this image is of the more northerly of two branches which maps indicate the cycle route at Broadlands divides into to the west of the B4622.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.19 miles
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Two gates and a farm field just south of Laleston
The small gate lies on a public footpath on the Bridgend Circular Walk. After going through it, you have immediately to pass through a kissing gate in order to get into the next field on the walk:
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Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.20 miles
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Kissing gate at a field boundary just south of Laleston
This gate lies on a public footpath on the Bridgend Circular Walk. There is, for some reason, another small gate to pass through immediately after/before this one.
Image: © eswales
Taken: 24 Aug 2021
0.20 miles