South Wales 100 - Recce 1

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 52.82 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 19h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,602 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,401 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 520 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 29 m
  • ⚐
    District: Tongwynlais 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 51.53384° / W 3.25033°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.66462° / W 3.45007°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 47 m - Start near 46 Mill Rd, Tongwynlais, Cardiff CF15, UK
  2. 2 : km 0.38 - alt. 65 m - Turn left
  3. 3 : km 0.47 - alt. 78 m - Slight right
  4. 4 : km 0.71 - alt. 105 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 0.95 - alt. 148 m - Turn left onto Taff Trail
  6. 6 : km 3.09 - alt. 41 m - Turn left onto Moy Rd
  7. 7 : km 3.27 - alt. 44 m - Turn left
  8. 8 : km 3.33 - alt. 41 m - Turn right
  9. 9 : km 3.36 - alt. 40 m - Slight left towards Moy Rd
  10. 10 : km 3.39 - alt. 38 m - Turn right onto Moy Rd
  11. 11 : km 3.44 - alt. 37 m - Continue straight onto Ty Bryncoch
  12. 12 : km 3.6 - alt. 37 m - Turn right onto Cardiff Rd/A4054
  13. 13 : km 3.63 - alt. 37 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 3.97 - alt. 62 m - Turn right onto Main Rd
  15. 15 : km 4.16 - alt. 69 m - Turn left
  16. 16 : km 6.01 - alt. 298 m - Continue straight
  17. 17 : km 6.16 - alt. 300 m - Slight left
  18. 18 : km 9.71 - alt. 73 m - Turn right onto Heol Creigiau
  19. 19 : km 12.18 - alt. 88 m - Turn right
  20. 20 : km 12.29 - alt. 85 m - Turn left
  21. 21 : km 13.93 - alt. 125 m - Turn left onto High St/B4595
  22. 22 : km 14 - alt. 122 m - Slight right onto Church St
  23. 23 : km 14.18 - alt. 133 m - Slight left onto The Mews
  24. 24 : km 14.22 - alt. 133 m - Slight left onto School St
  25. 25 : km 15.51 - alt. 62 m - Turn left
  26. 26 : km 16.71 - alt. 73 m - Turn left
  27. 27 : km 17.08 - alt. 112 m - Turn right
  28. 28 : km 26.6 - alt. 115 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 27.22 - alt. 197 m - Turn left to stay on A4093
  30. 30 : km 27.3 - alt. 195 m - Turn right onto Dimbath Ln
  31. 31 : km 39.26 - alt. 323 m - Turn left
  32. 32 : km 39.75 - alt. 278 m - Turn right
  33. 33 : km 41.14 - alt. 186 m - Sharp right onto Pen-Twyn Rd/B4223
  34. 34 : km 41.53 - alt. 167 m - Turn left
  35. 35 : km 42.13 - alt. 167 m - Turn right onto Llewellyn St/A4058
  36. 36 : km 42.18 - alt. 166 m - Turn left onto Pentre Rd
  37. 37 : km 42.27 - alt. 175 m - Turn left to stay on Pentre Rd
  38. 38 : km 48.63 - alt. 280 m - Turn left
  39. 39 : km 48.73 - alt. 269 m - Turn right
  40. 40 : km 49.96 - alt. 257 m - Slight right
  41. 41 : km 50.97 - alt. 259 m - Turn left towards Highfield/A4233
  42. 42 : km 51.21 - alt. 276 m - Turn right towards Highfield/A4233
  43. 43 : km 51.29 - alt. 279 m - Turn left towards Highfield/A4233
  44. 44 : km 51.41 - alt. 288 m - Turn left onto Highfield/A4233
  45. E : km 52.82 - alt. 248 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Michaelstone-y-Fedw

Walker
↔9.00 km ↗+104 m ↘-101 m ◔2h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)

Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk. Rural footpaths through woodland and pasture with some steep sections.
Stiles and gates to negotiate. Look out for the distinct Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Rhymney River

Walker
↔10.92 km ↗+178 m ↘-178 m ◔3h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)

The Rhymney River Walk is a seven-mile circular walk around the lower Rhymney Valley.The short climbs through dappled woodland reward the walker with panoramic views of the valley floor and archaeological heritage of the area.

Walking Castleton

Walker
↔11.27 km ↗+110 m ↘-113 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Marshfield (Newport)

Mostly rural paths with some stiles and kissing gates with spectacular views over the Gwent Levels and Severn Estuary. Roadside parking in Castleton.

Look out for the distinct Castleton Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Rhiwderin

Walker
↔6.85 km ↗+194 m ↘-187 m ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Graig (Newport)

Mostly rural paths, woodland tracks with some steep climbs, stiles and gates to negotiate. Enjoy great views over the rolling countryside around Machen. Look out for the distinct Rhiwderin Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Fourteen Locks

Walker
↔4.81 km ↗+95 m ↘-95 m ◔1h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rogerstone (Newport)

A refreshing walk following the surfaced towpaths of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with some steep steps,
stiles and uneven field paths further along requiring sturdy footwear.

Walking Gwent Levels

Walker
↔14.97 km ↗+4 m ↘-4 m ◔4h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Nash (Newport)

NewportWetlands Reserve is a nationally important haven for wildlife and is a designated National Nature Reserve. There is an amazing variety of wild birds, wildlife and flora.

An exhilarating mostly level walk on hard surface paths around the reserve. Generally flat rural footpaths with stiles and gates to negotiate as you leave the reserve. Walkers are encouraged to find an alternative route between point 2 and 3 during the nesting season.

Walking Lodge Hill

Walker
Lodge Hill
↔5.00 km ↗+119 m ↘-115 m ◔1h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Caerleon (Newport)

Lodge Hill Circular Walk in Caerleon. Mostly rural paths with some stiles and kissing gates. Some steep sections. Spectacular views from the high ground over the River Usk and the City of Newport. Look out for the distinct Lodge Hill Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

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