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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

Hard

12

riders

Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

02:25

28.7km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

8.95 km

Scenic MTB Trail in the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good alternative route from the other trails, bit more suited for MTB, but with care is passable on a gravel bike. Good views along this route too

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2

10.1 km

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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3

10.1 km

Machen Mast

Highlight • Monument

4

12.8 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

5

17.1 km

Downhill Singletrack to Sirhowy

Highlight • Trail

B

28.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

7.21 km

6.64 km

2.56 km

2.48 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

9.75 km

9.42 km

8.40 km

1.10 km

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 9 October

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13 %

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