Rec/Penallta 14 Miler

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 22.85 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 6h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 113 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 119 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 171 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 66 m
  • ⚐
    District: Caerphilly 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 51.583649° / W 3.215076°
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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 0.01 - alt. 77 m - Turn slight left
  3. 3 : km 0.16 - alt. 77 m - Turn left onto Small Meadow Court
  4. 4 : km 0.17 - alt. 77 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 0.28 - alt. 78 m - Turn right
  6. 6 : km 0.32 - alt. 79 m - Turn right onto Pontygwindy Road, B4623
  7. 7 : km 1.36 - alt. 82 m - Keep left onto Pontygwindy Road, B4623
  8. 8 : km 1.4 - alt. 83 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A468, A469
  9. 9 : km 1.47 - alt. 84 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A469
  10. 10 : km 2.07 - alt. 83 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  11. 11 : km 6.15 - alt. 93 m - Turn right onto Caerphilly Road
  12. 12 : km 6.18 - alt. 93 m - Turn sharp right onto Caerphilly Road
  13. 13 : km 6.4 - alt. 94 m - Turn left onto Caerphilly Road
  14. 14 : km 6.41 - alt. 94 m - Turn slight right onto Caerphilly Road
  15. 15 : km 7.05 - alt. 100 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  16. 16 : km 7.14 - alt. 102 m - Turn slight left onto A472
  17. 17 : km 8.05 - alt. 136 m - Keep right onto A472
  18. 18 : km 8.11 - alt. 138 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  19. 19 : km 8.13 - alt. 137 m - Turn right
  20. 20 : km 8.2 - alt. 136 m - Turn left
  21. 21 : km 8.21 - alt. 136 m - Turn right
  22. 22 : km 8.33 - alt. 143 m - Turn left
  23. 23 : km 8.38 - alt. 141 m - Keep right onto Taff Vale extension
  24. 24 : km 9.37 - alt. 153 m - Turn left onto Heol Pont y Seison
  25. 25 : km 9.44 - alt. 150 m - Turn right
  26. 26 : km 9.96 - alt. 157 m - Turn slight left
  27. 27 : km 10 - alt. 161 m - Turn right
  28. 28 : km 10.02 - alt. 166 m - Turn right
  29. 29 : km 10.1 - alt. 169 m - Turn left onto A472
  30. 30 : km 11.57 - alt. 143 m - Keep right onto A472
  31. 31 : km 11.62 - alt. 140 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A472
  32. 32 : km 12.61 - alt. 102 m - Keep right
  33. 33 : km 12.65 - alt. 102 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Caerphilly Road
  34. 34 : km 13.34 - alt. 94 m - Turn slight left onto Caerphilly Road
  35. 35 : km 13.35 - alt. 94 m - Turn right onto Caerphilly Road
  36. 36 : km 13.49 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
  37. 37 : km 13.5 - alt. 93 m - Turn right
  38. 38 : km 13.55 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
  39. 39 : km 13.57 - alt. 93 m - Turn left onto Caerphilly Road
  40. 40 : km 13.65 - alt. 93 m - Turn sharp left onto Caerphilly Road
  41. 41 : km 13.68 - alt. 93 m - Turn left onto Caerphilly Road
  42. 42 : km 17.69 - alt. 84 m - Keep right
  43. 43 : km 17.75 - alt. 83 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A469
  44. 44 : km 17.92 - alt. 83 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A469
  45. 45 : km 18.51 - alt. 83 m - At roundabout, take exit 5 onto Pontygwindy Road, B4623
  46. 46 : km 20.21 - alt. 79 m - Keep left
  47. 47 : km 20.24 - alt. 79 m - Turn slight left onto Ton-y-Felin Road, B4600
  48. 48 : km 20.9 - alt. 71 m - Turn right
  49. 49 : km 20.91 - alt. 71 m - Turn left
  50. 50 : km 21.02 - alt. 71 m - Turn slight left
  51. 51 : km 21.04 - alt. 70 m - Turn right onto Bedwas Road, B4600
  52. 52 : km 21.6 - alt. 66 m - Keep right
  53. 53 : km 21.64 - alt. 67 m - At roundabout, take exit 2
  54. 54 : km 21.74 - alt. 66 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Parc Pontypandy
  55. 55 : km 21.9 - alt. 67 m - Keep left onto Parc Pontypandy
  56. 56 : km 21.93 - alt. 67 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  57. 57 : km 22.03 - alt. 69 m - Keep left
  58. 58 : km 22.19 - alt. 70 m - Turn slight right
  59. 59 : km 22.38 - alt. 73 m - Turn left onto Heol Bro Wen
  60. 60 : km 22.56 - alt. 75 m - Keep left onto Heol Bro Wen
  61. 61 : km 22.57 - alt. 75 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  62. S/E : km 22.85 - alt. 77 m

Useful Information

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⚑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

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Walking Rhiwderin

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↔6.85 km ↗+194 m ↘-187 m ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
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Look out for the distinct Castleton Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Fourteen Locks

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stiles and uneven field paths further along requiring sturdy footwear.

Walking Lodge Hill

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

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