The Top 20 Attractions around Caerphilly
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Caerphilly. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Caerphilly is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort
Highlight • Historical Site
Twmbarlwm is a 1,375 foot (419 m) hill that is rich in beauty, history and folklore. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. There is an Iron Age hill fort on the summit, too.
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Mynydd Machen Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mynydd Machen is a 1,188-foot (362 m) hill in South Wales which affords glorious views over Newport, Cardiff, Steep Holm, Flat Holm, Brean Down, and the Severn Estuary. The summit …
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Caerphilly Mountain Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Great little view point with a nearby cafe and large car park. Top spot.
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Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail
Highlight • Parking
Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales consists of two red graded singletrack trails and 2 DH tracks.
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …
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Caerphilly Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
From this spot, you get a stunning view of Caerphilly Castle over the reflective water of the moat. With massive walls, towers, gatehouses, and water defences covering 30 acres (12 …
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Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort
Highlight • Summit
Atop a motte on an Iron Age hill fort is a platform on which stood an 18th century summerhouse. The perfect spot for a picnic with the finest views in South Wales.
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Rocky Valley, Cafall Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
This section of the red-rated Cafall trail is named Rocky Valley for good reason, with some swooping singletrack leading to some rock rolls and little drops as well as some rooty sections too.
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Trig point at Mynydd Twyn-glas summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Mynydd Twyn-glas is a sprawling 472-metre-high mountain extending into Caerphilly and Torfaen county boroughs in South Wales. It lies southwest of Pontypool, west of Cwmbran and east of Newbridge and …
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Hengoed Viaduct
Highlight • Monument
The coal mining industry transformed the landscape of South Wales and one of the ways it did that was bringing about the construction of railways and, to span valleys, their …
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Draethen Road
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The road through Draethen is incredibly picturesque, windy and with the right amount of inclines. It’s also relatively smooth for such a small road, just watch out for the odd …
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