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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Caerphilly

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Caerphilly

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Caerphilly

04:57

16.6km

470m

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 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.34 km

Badger and Robin Mural

Highlight • Structure

2

5.83 km

St John's Church, Machen

Highlight • Historical Site

Very quaint little church. Beautiful!

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3

6.26 km

Mynydd Machen Ascent

Highlight • Climb

4

7.17 km

Machen Mountain Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

7.51 km

Mynydd Machen Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Machen is a 1,188-foot (362 m) hill in South Wales which affords glorious views over Newport, Cardiff, Steep Holm, Flat Holm, Brean Down, and the Severn Estuary. The summit …

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6

9.95 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This part of the trail is a little flatter than the sections before and after. It's also fairly smooth so makes for good running even when it's wet. Great views down into the valley!

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.78 km

1.32 km

810 m

731 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.63 km

3.45 km

3.36 km

1.88 km

1.29 km

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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