Walking The Valleys - Gelligaer

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.39 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 165 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 151 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 304 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 143 m
  • ⚐
    District: Gelligaer 
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    Start: N 51.670212° / W 3.230159°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.684069° / W 3.227487°
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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. 159 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.09 - alt. 155 m - Turn right onto Pengam Road, B4254
  3. 3 : km 0.16 - alt. 149 m - Turn right onto Cardiff Road
  4. 4 : km 0.31 - alt. 146 m - Turn sharp left onto New Road, A469
  5. 5 : km 0.41 - alt. 144 m - Turn sharp left onto The Square, B4254
  6. 6 : km 1.93 - alt. 187 m - Turn right onto Glyngaer Road
  7. 7 : km 2.21 - alt. 190 m - Turn right onto Oxford Street
  8. 8 : km 2.65 - alt. 216 m - Turn sharp right
  9. 9 : km 2.66 - alt. 216 m - Turn slight right onto Castle Hill
  10. 10 : km 2.74 - alt. 221 m - Turn right onto Pengam Road, B4254
  11. 11 : km 2.75 - alt. 223 m - Turn left onto Penalltau Road
  12. 12 : km 2.8 - alt. 223 m - Turn left
  13. 13 : km 3.01 - alt. 217 m - Turn sharp right onto Penalltau Road
  14. 14 : km 3.19 - alt. 223 m - Turn left onto Church Road, B4254
  15. 15 : km 3.33 - alt. 221 m - Turn left onto Castle Hill
  16. 16 : km 3.41 - alt. 216 m - Keep left
  17. 17 : km 3.83 - alt. 234 m - Turn right onto Church Road, B4254
  18. 18 : km 4.11 - alt. 244 m - Turn right onto Heol Adam
  19. 19 : km 6.04 - alt. 290 m - Keep right onto Heol Adam
  20. 20 : km 8.29 - alt. 278 m - Keep left
  21. 21 : km 8.33 - alt. 277 m - Turn right
  22. 22 : km 8.67 - alt. 265 m - Turn right onto Western Drive
  23. 23 : km 8.89 - alt. 275 m - Turn right onto Park Drive
  24. 24 : km 9.89 - alt. 207 m - Turn right onto Cardiff Road
  25. 25 : km 10.12 - alt. 191 m - Turn right onto Park Place
  26. 26 : km 10.16 - alt. 191 m - Turn left
  27. 27 : km 10.2 - alt. 189 m - Turn left onto Angel Lane
  28. 28 : km 10.34 - alt. 175 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 10.38 - alt. 171 m - Turn sharp left
  30. E : km 10.39 - alt. 172 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

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 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 Day 7 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Llangattock to Llantony

Association or club
↔24.29 km ↗+1,012 m ↘-1,094 m ◔9h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Llangattock (Powys)

This route takes us across the River Usk and through Crickhowell, up Table Mountain to visit Crug Hywel (fort), over the Grwyne Fechan valley, up to Crug Mawr and down into Grwyne Fawr valley. It passes Partrishow Church, parts of which date from before 1065. Then it's a climb up Garn Wen and Bâl Bach before dropping down to Llantony and the Prior.

Walking The Sugar Loaf from near Abergavenny (short ascent)

Walker
↔2.50 km ↗+234 m ↘-0 m ◔1h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Abergavenny (Monmouthshire)

This Monmouthshire walk offers a short and direct ascent of the Sugar Loaf, which lies a few miles west of Abergavenny. The route is generally easy to follow and should be saved for a fine day as the views from the summit are excellent in fine weather.

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