Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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South Wales

Lisvane

Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Hard

hikers

Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

07:26

27.0km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.71 km

Cefn Onn Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Cefn Onn Quarry is a former slate quarry in Cardiff. It is situated next to Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog and Wern Ddu forests. Enjoy some lovely views from here over the surrounding Vale of Glamorgan and nearby towns.

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3.20 km

Cefn Onn

Highlight • Forest

3.73 km

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This forested ridge sits amongst the area of woodlands to the south east of Caerphilly. Both the Cambrian Ridgeway and the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk traverse the ridge and the bridleway is particularly beautiful and vibrant in summer.

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7.47 km

Coed y Squire

Forest

8.27 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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9.29 km

The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

currently derelict, but recently sold in November 2021

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10.1 km

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone/pebble beach by the river. Would be a nice place to sit in summer

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11.3 km

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was erected as part of a carriage drive between Ruperra Castle and Machen church, probably coinciding with the appointment of Augustus Morgan, son of Sir Charles Morgan, to the living of Machen circa 1828

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