Severnside Ramblers are an active, friendly bunch and always keen to welcome new walkers and visitors. Join us on a Friday Amble or a longer walk on a Sunday.
Starting from Blackvein Road, opposite Waunfawr Park, Crosskeys, we follow the Cambrian Way climbing steadily to the trig point on Mynydd Machen - 1188'/362m. The views from here are superb in all directions. The walk continues down from the summit following the Cambrian Way above Machen in the Rhymney Valley before climbing back up to the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk. Views along the way show the valley networks below on either side. We descend via a zig zag route to the Sirhowy Valley and follow the old railway line along the river back to the start. This is a lovely walk with some steep ascents and descents. Total elevation is 1700'.
Poles will be useful and it may be muddy in places.
AZtec West Business Park Note: Return distance to start of walk is 60 miles - suggested donation for car share £6.00
Blackvein Road, opposite Waunfawr Park, Cross Keys, Newport NP11 7NU THe start location is used by dog walkers and is adjacent to a sports field
