8TH WEEK MARATHON TRAINING RUN 1
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 11.70 km
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Calculated time: 3h 25
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 38 m
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Vertical drop: - 38 m
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Highest point: 45 m
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Lowest point: 5 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Liswerry
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Start/End: N 51.580568° / W 2.95851°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Start on Somerton Road
- 2 : km 0.61 - alt. 5 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 0.95 - alt. 7 m - Keep right
- 4 : km 1.46 - alt. 6 m - Turn sharp right onto Broadmead Park
- 5 : km 1.5 - alt. 6 m - Turn sharp left onto Spytty Road, A48
- 6 : km 2.01 - alt. 13 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balfe Road
- 7 : km 2.07 - alt. 14 m - Turn right
- 8 : km 2.09 - alt. 13 m - Turn right
- 9 : km 2.6 - alt. 10 m - Turn right onto Ringland Circle
- 10 : km 2.61 - alt. 11 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ringland Way, A48
- 11 : km 4.51 - alt. 31 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ringland Way, A48
- 12 : km 4.61 - alt. 32 m - Turn left
- 13 : km 4.61 - alt. 33 m - Turn right
- 14 : km 4.76 - alt. 36 m - Turn slight right
- 15 : km 4.96 - alt. 36 m - Turn right
- 16 : km 4.96 - alt. 36 m - Turn right onto Ringland Way, A48
- 17 : km 4.97 - alt. 36 m - Turn left
- 18 : km 5.05 - alt. 38 m - Turn slight left onto Chepstow Road, B4237
- 19 : km 5.13 - alt. 39 m - Keep right onto Chepstow Road, B4237
- 20 : km 8.97 - alt. 8 m - Keep left onto Chepstow Road, B4237
- 21 : km 9.06 - alt. 8 m - Turn left onto Wharf Road, B4237
- 22 : km 9.17 - alt. 7 m - Turn sharp left onto Archibald Street
- 23 : km 10.33 - alt. 8 m - Turn right onto Somerton Road
- 24 : km 10.7 - alt. 6 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cromwell Road
- 25 : km 10.99 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto Fairfax Road
- 26 : km 11.01 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Cromwell Road
- 27 : km 11.29 - alt. 6 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Somerton Road
- S/E : km 11.7 - alt. 7 m
Other walks in the area
Gwent Levels
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

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.
Llanwern Hill

An exhilarating walk with some steep inclines and declines requiring sturdy footwear but there are fine views along the way.
Langstone-Penhow
Mostly rural paths with some stiles, kissing gates and steep climbs with fantastic views over Wentwood and surrounding countryside.
Look out for the distinct Langstone-Penhow Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Fourteen Locks
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
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.
Redwick
A pleasant mix of rural footpaths and a refreshing coastal walk. Many stiles and narrow footbridges to cross, however, fields can be very muddy throughout winter. Limited car parking opposite Redwick Church.
Look out for the distinct Redwick Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Magor Caldicot Levels
An easy circular walk starting and finishing in the village of Magor, Monmouthshire; taking in the village of Redwick, the Caldicot Levels and the Wales Coastal Path. Follows relatively quiet country lanes and farm tracks plus along the sea wall following the WCP. Very flat!
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