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Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Woodland Trail – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

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Hiking trails & Routes
South Wales
Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn

Woodland Trail – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

Hard

4

hikers

Woodland Trail – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Energlyn & Churchill Park

06:58

24.1km

590m

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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.71 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This part of the trail is a little flatter than the sections before and after. It's also fairly smooth so makes for good running even when it's wet. Great views down into the valley!

Tip by

2

11.0 km

St John's Church, Machen

Highlight • Historical Site

Very quaint little church. Beautiful!

Tip by

3

11.2 km

World War I Memorial

Highlight • Monument

4

13.3 km

View of Machen

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.1 km

Coed Cefn-pwll-du

Forest

6

15.9 km

Picnic Area with Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place to park with benches for having a picnic before or after starting the walk!

Tip by

7

19.0 km

Mynydd Rudry Summit Marker

Highlight • Summit

8

21.0 km

View of the Hills Near Cardiff

Highlight • Natural

B

24.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

4.33 km

4.11 km

3.55 km

537 m

368 m

Surfaces

8.24 km

4.50 km

3.59 km

3.39 km

3.26 km

1.12 km

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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