Walking The Valleys - Caerphilly

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 36 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 43 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 126 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 75 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 105 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.08 - alt. 105 m - Turn right
  3. 3 : km 0.14 - alt. 107 m - Turn right onto Cardiff Road, B4623
  4. 4 : km 0.51 - alt. 92 m - Turn left
  5. 5 : km 0.53 - alt. 90 m - Turn right
  6. 6 : km 0.62 - alt. 86 m - Keep left
  7. 7 : km 0.64 - alt. 84 m - Keep left
  8. 8 : km 0.76 - alt. 83 m - Turn left
  9. 9 : km 0.88 - alt. 83 m - Turn right
  10. 10 : km 1.01 - alt. 84 m - Keep right
  11. 11 : km 1.11 - alt. 90 m - Turn slight right
  12. 12 : km 1.14 - alt. 90 m - Turn right
  13. 13 : km 1.19 - alt. 89 m - Keep right
  14. 14 : km 1.37 - alt. 87 m - Keep right
  15. 15 : km 1.41 - alt. 87 m - Keep right
  16. 16 : km 1.43 - alt. 88 m - Turn right
  17. 17 : km 1.59 - alt. 90 m - Turn slight right
  18. 18 : km 1.72 - alt. 91 m - Turn left onto Nantgarw Road, B4600
  19. 19 : km 1.72 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
  20. 20 : km 1.76 - alt. 90 m - Turn slight left
  21. 21 : km 1.85 - alt. 92 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 1.91 - alt. 88 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 1.95 - alt. 88 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 2.17 - alt. 85 m - Turn left
  25. 25 : km 2.19 - alt. 85 m - Turn right onto Mill Road, B4263
  26. 26 : km 2.72 - alt. 79 m - Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road, B4623
  27. 27 : km 3.17 - alt. 79 m - Turn left
  28. 28 : km 3.17 - alt. 79 m - Turn left onto Pontygwindy Road, B4623
  29. 29 : km 3.19 - alt. 79 m - Turn right onto Virginia Close
  30. 30 : km 3.71 - alt. 77 m - Turn left onto Lawrence Street
  31. 31 : km 3.75 - alt. 76 m - Turn right
  32. 32 : km 3.85 - alt. 75 m - Turn right onto Bedwas Road, B4600
  33. 33 : km 3.91 - alt. 76 m - Keep left onto B4600
  34. 34 : km 3.95 - alt. 76 m - Turn sharp right onto B4600
  35. 35 : km 3.96 - alt. 76 m - Turn slight right onto B4600
  36. 36 : km 4.06 - alt. 80 m - Turn right onto B4600
  37. 37 : km 4.1 - alt. 82 m - Turn sharp left onto Castle Street, B4623
  38. 38 : km 4.22 - alt. 81 m - Keep left onto Market Street, B4623
  39. 39 : km 4.45 - alt. 92 m - Turn left onto Van Road
  40. 40 : km 5.01 - alt. 90 m - Keep left
  41. 41 : km 5.03 - alt. 90 m - At roundabout, take exit 2
  42. 42 : km 5.41 - alt. 99 m - Turn left
  43. 43 : km 5.51 - alt. 107 m - Turn left
  44. 44 : km 5.9 - alt. 108 m - Keep right
  45. 45 : km 6.01 - alt. 99 m - Turn right onto Van Road
  46. 46 : km 6.02 - alt. 99 m - Turn left
  47. 47 : km 6.09 - alt. 98 m - Turn right
  48. 48 : km 6.68 - alt. 99 m - Turn left
  49. 49 : km 6.92 - alt. 99 m - Turn right
  50. 50 : km 7.09 - alt. 98 m - Turn slight left
  51. 51 : km 7.58 - alt. 103 m - Keep left
  52. 52 : km 7.71 - alt. 103 m - Turn sharp left
  53. S/E : km 7.74 - alt. 103 m

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Walking Michaelstone-y-Fedw

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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 ↗+196 m ↘-196 m ◔3h 40 ▲Easy
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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 ↗+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.

Walking Castleton

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↔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.

Walking Fourteen Locks

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↔4.81 km ↗+105 m ↘-113 m ◔1h 40 ▲Moderate
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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 ↗+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.

Walking Gwent Levels

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↔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.

Walking Llanwern Hill

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Llanwern Hill
↔5.01 km ↗+49 m ↘-54 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bishton (Newport)
An exhilarating walk with some steep inclines and declines requiring sturdy footwear but there are fine views along the way.

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