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The best walks and hikes around Caerphilly

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Walks and hikes around Caerphilly offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with rich history. This region in South Wales presents a mix of urban and rural environments, with …

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Caerphilly Mountain to Wern Ddu Clay Pit loop

7.78km

02:14

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

16.4km

04:29

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – Cefn Onn Quarry loop from Watford Park

9.11km

02:42

270m

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

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4. Picnic Area with Benches – View of Machen loop from Caerphilly

5.82km

01:39

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café loop from Cwmcarn

10.8km

03:05

260m

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

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6. Crumlin Arm Canal – Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café loop from Crosskeys

10.3km

03:12

360m

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

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7. View of the River Severn – Views of Cwmbran and Newport loop from Cwmcarn

10.4km

03:05

300m

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

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8. Hiking loop from Risca and Pontymister

8.10km

02:40

370m

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

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9. Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

10.0km

02:40

100m

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

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10. View of the River Severn – Crumlin Arm Canal loop from Crosskeys

15.3km

04:33

400m

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

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The best walks and hikes around Caerphilly

1. Caerphilly Mountain to Wern Ddu Clay Pit loop

2. Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

3. Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – Cefn Onn Quarry loop from Watford Park

4. Picnic Area with Benches – View of Machen loop from Caerphilly

5. Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café loop from Cwmcarn

6. Crumlin Arm Canal – Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café loop from Crosskeys

7. View of the River Severn – Views of Cwmbran and Newport loop from Cwmcarn

8. Hiking loop from Risca and Pontymister

9. Hengoed Viaduct loop from Hengoed

10. View of the River Severn – Crumlin Arm Canal loop from Crosskeys

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