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Often called the ‘Gateway to the Vale,’ Cowbridge is a compact market town positioned about twelve miles west of Cardiff along the A48. Its layout still reflects its medieval origins, with the narrow, historic High Street acting as the central artery, bounded by remnants of the old town walls and the 13th-century South Gate. Unlike many regional hubs that have shifted towards sprawling retail parks, Cowbridge has maintained a concentrated town centre where independent businesses, traditional butchers, and grocers sit alongside the town’s ancient stone-built inns. Geographically, it is defined by the gentle landscape of the Vale of Glamorgan, with the River Thaw flowing through the heart of the town and the Physic Garden providing a quiet, walled retreat just off the main thoroughfare. Public transport is primarily bus-based, connecting residents to nearby Llantwit Major and Bridgend, while the lack of a direct rail link helps the town retain a self-contained, slower pace of life despite its proximity to the capital.