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Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

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South Wales

Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

Moderate

4.2

(10)

hikers

Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

04:29

16.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.67 km

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

Highlight • Summit

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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4.53 km

Ruperra Castle

Highlight • Castle

Ruperra Castle was built in 1626 by the Steward to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Thomas Morgan. It's actually a mock castle – a residence with a castle-like appearance rather …

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4.87 km

View of Ruperra Castle from the Gates

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruperra Castle or Rhiwperra Castle (Welsh: Castell Rhiw'r Perrai) is a Grade II* Listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, situated in Lower Machen in the county borough of Caerphilly, Wales. …

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13.7 km

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone/pebble beach by the river. Would be a nice place to sit in summer

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

3.02 km

2.78 km

1.74 km

1.47 km

869 m

558 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

3.61 km

2.75 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

87 %

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Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

Ruperra Castle

View of Ruperra Castle from the Gates

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

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