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Last updated: September 23, 2025

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1. Hengoed Viaduct – Willow Tunnel loop from Hengoed

10.5km

02:47

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

18.8km

05:31

520m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pen-pedair-heol

7.90km

02:09

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hengoed Viaduct – Taff Bargoed Country Park loop from Hengoed

14.7km

03:47

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Mynydd Machen Summit – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

23.6km

06:50

600m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Gelligaer

1. Hengoed Viaduct – Willow Tunnel loop from Hengoed

2. Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

3. Hengoed Viaduct loop from Pen-pedair-heol

4. Hengoed Viaduct – Taff Bargoed Country Park loop from Hengoed

5. Mynydd Machen Summit – Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

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