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Mynydd Machen Common – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Risca

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South Wales
Risca East

Mynydd Machen Common – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Risca

Moderate

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Mynydd Machen Common – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Risca

03:40

12.4km

350m

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

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1

3.94 km

Mynydd Machen Common

Highlight • Summit

2

5.92 km

Great panoramic views of surrounding area.

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3

5.92 km

Machen Mast

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4

5.94 km

Mynydd Machen Summit

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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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5

9.86 km

River Ebbw at Waunfawr Park

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

3.09 km

2.24 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

5.37 km

3.75 km

1.65 km

1.09 km

493 m

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Sunday 4 October

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11°C

14 %

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