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Caerphilly Mountain – Wern Ddu Clay Pit Loop from Nantgarw

Caerphilly Mountain – Wern Ddu Clay Pit Loop from Nantgarw

Lyndon planned a hike

June 12, 2022

Caerphilly Mountain – Wern Ddu Clay Pit Loop from Nantgarw

Moderate

02:54

10.3km

3.5km/h

220m

230m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

388 m

Caerphilly Mountain Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great little view point with a nearby cafe and large car park. Top spot.

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2

2.42 km

Wern Ddu Clay Pit Nature Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Wern Ddu is an SSSI, the quarry workings being around 150 years old and leaving exposed geology that is a little bit older (estimated 300 million years previous).

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3

6.48 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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B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.71 km

2.57 km

1.35 km

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

1.86 km

1.78 km

1.27 km

1.18 km

211 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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