Machen and Mynydd Machen to Lisvane.

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Overview

Ascend Mynydd Machen circle around Sirhowey Valley side to Machen and then walk back to Lisvane.

Catching No. 50 bus at 9.48 from Caerphilly bus station.

Cardiff Central 09:11 to join Walk Leader Claire catching 9.20 train from Heath HL to Caerphilly.

Claire (029 2075 6493) will appreciate being told if you intend joining her walk.

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:40 am
Start time:: 10:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 15689 86572
Nearest postcode:: CF83 1HD
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Meeting time:: 9:40 am

Caerphilly Bus Station

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 21459 89121
Nearest postcode:: CF83 8SA
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Start time:: 10:10 am

Machen bus stop.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 17929 83541
Nearest postcode:: CF14 0UE
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Lisvane

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