Rec, Van Rd, Waterloo.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 17.04 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 148 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 144 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 186 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 54 m
  • ⚐
    District: Caerphilly 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 51.583708° / W 3.215084°
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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/E : km 0 - alt. 77 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.16 - alt. 77 m - Turn left onto Small Meadow Court
  3. 3 : km 0.17 - alt. 77 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 0.28 - alt. 78 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 0.32 - alt. 79 m - Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road, B4623
  6. 6 : km 0.88 - alt. 79 m - Keep right onto Nantgarw Road, B4600
  7. 7 : km 1.32 - alt. 91 m - Keep left
  8. 8 : km 1.36 - alt. 91 m - Turn left onto Crescent Road
  9. 9 : km 1.48 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
  10. 10 : km 1.5 - alt. 90 m - Keep left
  11. 11 : km 1.7 - alt. 88 m - Keep left
  12. 12 : km 1.78 - alt. 92 m - Turn left onto Park Lane
  13. 13 : km 1.98 - alt. 94 m - Turn left onto Cardiff Road, B4623
  14. 14 : km 2.12 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto The Twyn
  15. 15 : km 2.76 - alt. 90 m - Keep right
  16. 16 : km 2.78 - alt. 90 m - At roundabout, take exit 3
  17. 17 : km 5.02 - alt. 186 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 6.68 - alt. 143 m - Keep left
  19. 19 : km 6.91 - alt. 140 m - Keep left
  20. 20 : km 6.93 - alt. 139 m - Turn left
  21. 21 : km 7.64 - alt. 115 m - Turn right
  22. 22 : km 7.77 - alt. 104 m - Turn left
  23. 23 : km 7.79 - alt. 104 m - Turn left
  24. 24 : km 8.34 - alt. 87 m - Keep left
  25. 25 : km 9.1 - alt. 62 m - Keep right
  26. 26 : km 9.57 - alt. 64 m - Turn left onto Newport Road, A468
  27. 27 : km 10.36 - alt. 60 m - Turn left
  28. 28 : km 10.61 - alt. 56 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 11.29 - alt. 57 m - Turn left
  30. 30 : km 11.33 - alt. 58 m - Keep left
  31. 31 : km 12.79 - alt. 61 m - Turn left onto Bedwas Road
  32. 32 : km 13.18 - alt. 68 m - Turn slight left
  33. 33 : km 13.77 - alt. 70 m - Turn left onto Pen-y-cae
  34. 34 : km 13.79 - alt. 70 m - Turn right
  35. 35 : km 14.27 - alt. 78 m - Keep left
  36. 36 : km 15.08 - alt. 90 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  37. 37 : km 15.67 - alt. 92 m - Turn right onto Market Street, B4623
  38. 38 : km 15.82 - alt. 81 m - Keep right onto Market Street, B4623
  39. 39 : km 15.98 - alt. 81 m - Keep left onto Castle Street, B4623
  40. 40 : km 16.09 - alt. 81 m - Keep right onto Castle Street, B4623
  41. 41 : km 16.71 - alt. 79 m - Turn right
  42. 42 : km 16.75 - alt. 78 m - Turn left
  43. 43 : km 16.85 - alt. 77 m - Turn left onto Small Meadow Court
  44. 44 : km 16.87 - alt. 77 m - Turn right
  45. 45 : km 17.02 - alt. 77 m - Keep left
  46. S/E : km 17.04 - alt. 77 m

Useful Information

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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

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↔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 Rhiwderin

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

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Walking Castleton

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↔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 Fourteen Locks

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↔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 Lodge Hill

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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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