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The Hollybush – Ty Coch Campsite loop from Lower Machen

The Hollybush – Ty Coch Campsite loop from Lower Machen

Easy

5.0

(1)

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The Hollybush – Ty Coch Campsite loop from Lower Machen

01:23

30.7km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 19.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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922 m

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

946 m

The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

currently derelict, but recently sold in November 2021

Tip by

1.83 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

Tip by

2.15 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

17.0 km

Ty Coch Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little campsite, just outside Cardiff and only takes adults. Quiet spot with great facilities.

Tip by

19.1 km

View from Hawse Lane Bridge over the South Wales Main Line

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hawse Lane bridge, crossing the South Wales main-line offers somewhat of a high point over the Wentlooge Level. Be aware it's a fairly narrow crossing point.

Tip by

19.7 km

Gravel Path in the Rhymney Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

847 m

748 m

526 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

2.48 km

158 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

33°C

18°C

0 %

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The Hollybush – Ty Coch Campsite loop from Lower Machen

Grassy Descent to The Hollybush

The Hollybush

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Ty Coch Campsite

View from Hawse Lane Bridge over the South Wales Main Line

Gravel Path in the Rhymney Valley

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