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View of Caerphilly – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Llanishen

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View of Caerphilly – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Llanishen

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View of Caerphilly – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Llanishen

01:39

14.4km

310m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.26 km

Wooden Dragon Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Beware of the local wildlife

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2

2.22 km

Cefn Onn Ridgeway Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Good way up to top of ridgeway from Cefn Onn avoiding the park. Popular with walkers.

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3

4.70 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.

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4

4.83 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good route across up over the fields that then crosses the road. More gravel / mtb than touring bike.

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5

5.15 km

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This forested ridge sits amongst the area of woodlands to the south east of Caerphilly. Both the Cambrian Ridgeway and the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk traverse the ridge and the bridleway is particularly beautiful and vibrant in summer.

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8.08 km

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

7

9.33 km

View of Cardiff from the Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view from up on the Ridgeway overlooking Cardiff. On a good day you can see over to Weston-Super-Mare.

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8

9.80 km

Trig Point on Caerphilly Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.34 km

2.65 km

1.45 km

554 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

2.27 km

1.05 km

189 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

55 %

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