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We are the Cardiff Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

We start by following the River Rhymney upstream to the railway viaduct. We cross the river and head out of Machen to climb across fields and moorland to the trig point at Mynydd Machen. We then descend down to the derelect Bovil farmhouse where we stop for lunch. Carrying on downhill, we again follow the river Rhymney downstream to the iron bridge where we cross the river. We then turn back towards Machen passing the edge of the village of Draethen, on through fields and playing fields until we arrive back at Machen.

Meet Machen Village Hall car park, Machen CF83 8ND

W3W: stapled.alarm.tickling.

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Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade: B

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 20962 89098
Nearest postcode:
CF83 8NA
what3words:
stapled.alarm.tickling
Start time:
10:00 am

Machen Village Hall, The Crescent, Machen

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking