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Craig Llysfaen Summit View – View of Caerphilly loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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South Wales

Lisvane

Craig Llysfaen Summit View – View of Caerphilly loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Moderate

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Craig Llysfaen Summit View – View of Caerphilly loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

02:21

8.07km

210m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.90 km

Coed y Graig

Forest

3.50 km

Trig Point on Caerphilly Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.53 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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3.57 km

Craig Llysfaen Summit View

Highlight • Summit

Craig Llysfaen is a hill in South Wales that stands tall at 265 m above sea level.

The view from the top is spectacular and looks over Cardiff, Newport, and …

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4.04 km

Craig Llysfaen Gate

Highlight • Trail

Can't miss. Right next to the road.

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5.17 km

View of Caerphilly

Highlight • Viewpoint

Caerphilly is surrounded by lots of rolling hills and countryside. You can enjoy great views on a bike ride or hike nearby to the town.

Nearer to the centre, Caerphilly Castle is worth visiting.

Tip by

5.24 km

Cefn Onn

Highlight • Forest

8.07 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.85 km

1.17 km

721 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.69 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Craig Llysfaen Summit View – View of Caerphilly loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Trig Point on Caerphilly Mountain

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Craig Llysfaen Summit View

Craig Llysfaen Gate

View of Caerphilly

Cefn Onn

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