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Lisvane

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle Ruins loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Lisvane

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle Ruins loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Hard

5.0

(2)

103

runners

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle Ruins loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

03:45

31.5km

820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.1 km

Trig Point on Caerphilly Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.7 km

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

14.2 km

Llwyn Hir

Forest

4

21.6 km

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

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Atop a motte on an Iron Age hill fort is a platform on which stood an 18th century summerhouse. The perfect spot for a picnic with the finest views in South Wales.

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5

21.8 km

Ruperra Castle Ruins

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Worth the climb!

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6

21.8 km

View of Craig Ruperra

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B

31.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

6.33 km

2.52 km

1.67 km

994 m

822 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

6.83 km

2.23 km

1.85 km

1.31 km

855 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 16 May

13°C

5°C

69 %

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