1ST WEEK MARATHON TRAINING RUN 1
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.30 km -
Average duration: 1h 35 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 21 m -
Vertical drop: - 21 m -
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Highest point: 27 m -
Lowest point: 6 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
Gaer -
Start/End: N 51.575794° / W 3.010099° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 27 m - Start on Cae Perllan Road
- 2 : km 0.02 - alt. 27 m - Turn left onto Cae Brynton Road
- 3 : km 0.16 - alt. 15 m - Turn left onto Cardiff Road, B4237
- 4 : km 0.42 - alt. 13 m - Keep right onto Cardiff Road, B4237
- 5 : km 0.83 - alt. 13 m - Keep right onto Cardiff Road, B4237
- 6 : km 0.97 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto Mendalgief Road
- 7 : km 1.67 - alt. 8 m - Turn right onto Docks Way
- 8 : km 1.89 - alt. 7 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Docks Way
- 9 : km 2.45 - alt. 10 m - Turn right onto Greenwich Road
- 10 : km 2.46 - alt. 10 m - Turn left
- 11 : km 2.82 - alt. 12 m - Turn left
- 12 : km 3.02 - alt. 12 m - Turn slight left
- 13 : km 3.89 - alt. 11 m - Turn slight right
- 14 : km 3.99 - alt. 9 m - Turn right onto Cardiff Road, B4237
- 15 : km 4.18 - alt. 15 m - Keep left onto Cardiff Road, B4237
- 16 : km 5.13 - alt. 15 m - Turn left onto Cae Brynton Road
- 17 : km 5.27 - alt. 27 m - Turn right onto Cae Perllan Road
- S/E : km 5.3 - alt. 27 m
Other walks in the area
Fourteen Locks
Walker 4.81 km
+105 m
-113 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.
Rhiwderin
Walker 6.85 km
+210 m
-204 m
2h 35
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.
Gwent Levels
Walker 14.97 km
+5 m
-5 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.
Lodge Hill
Walker 
5.00 km
+141 m
-135 m
1h 50
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.
Castleton
Walker 11.27 km
+111 m
-115 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.
Michaelstone-y-Fedw
Walker 9.00 km
+107 m
-104 m
2h 55
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.
Rhymney River
Walker 10.92 km
+196 m
-196 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.
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