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Mynydd Machen Summit – River Ebbw at Waunfawr Park loop from Risca

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Mynydd Machen Summit – River Ebbw at Waunfawr Park loop from Risca

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Mynydd Machen Summit – River Ebbw at Waunfawr Park loop from Risca

04:53

14.9km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.88 km

Coed y Mochyn

Forest

5.01 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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5.03 km

Craig yr Allt Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Great panoramic views of surrounding area.

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7.79 km

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Twmbarlwm is a 1,375 foot (419 m) hill that is rich in beauty, history and folklore. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. There is an Iron Age hill fort on the summit, too.

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

3.61 km

3.60 km

2.31 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

3.14 km

2.95 km

2.01 km

1.90 km

1.70 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Mynydd Machen Summit – River Ebbw at Waunfawr Park loop from Risca

Mynydd Machen Summit

Machen Mast

Craig yr Allt Summit and Viewpoint

River Ebbw at Waunfawr Park

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

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