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Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle loop from Rudry

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Rudry

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle loop from Rudry

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2.0

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Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle loop from Rudry

01:52

5.99km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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49 m

The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

currently derelict, but recently sold in November 2021

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72 m

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

1.87 km

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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2.13 km

Ruperra Castle Ruins

Highlight • Climb

Worth the climb!

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2.14 km

View of Craig Ruperra

Highlight • Other

2.17 km

Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.74 km

Ruperra Castle

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Ruperra Castle was built in 1626 by the Steward to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Thomas Morgan. It's actually a mock castle – a residence with a castle-like appearance rather …

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5.99 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.70 km

380 m

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.49 km

1.41 km

854 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

18°C

11°C

58 %

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Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort – Ruperra Castle loop from Rudry

The Hollybush

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

Ruperra Castle Ruins

View of Craig Ruperra

Iron Age Hill Fort

Ruperra Castle

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