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Mynydd Rudry, Waterloo, Machen and Draethen

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Overview

The walk starts and finishes at the car park below Mynydd Rudry. We will continue through Waterloo to the outskirts of Machen and ascend to the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway. The descent to Machen contours around Mynydd Machen taking us to the river Rhymney which we will follow to Draethen. There is a further climb out of Draethen before we make our way back to the start. There are magnificent views from several points along the route.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 18200 86401
Nearest postcode:
CF83 3EA
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Start time:
9:00 am

the second car park on Van road as you drive out of Caerphilly

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