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Rudry

Ruperra Castle – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Rudry

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Rudry

Ruperra Castle – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Rudry

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Ruperra Castle – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Rudry

02:31

8.72km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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53 m

Picnic Area with Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place to park with benches for having a picnic before or after starting the walk!

Tip by

1.02 km

Coedcae

Forest

2.09 km

Coed y Squire

Forest

2.89 km

Ruperra Castle was built in 1626 by the Steward to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Thomas Morgan. It's actually a mock castle – a residence with a castle-like appearance rather than a fortress. Now, the castle lies in ruin and is quite something to behold.

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3.49 km

Ruperra Castle Ruins

Highlight • Climb

Worth the climb!

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3.82 km

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

Highlight • Summit

Atop a motte on an Iron Age hill fort is a platform on which stood an 18th century summerhouse. The perfect spot for a picnic with the finest views in South Wales.

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4.45 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mostly tarmac

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4.71 km

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was erected as part of a carriage drive between Ruperra Castle and Machen church, probably coinciding with the appointment of Augustus Morgan, son of Sir Charles Morgan, to the living of Machen circa 1828

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4.72 km

Black Wooden Bridge Over River (United Kingdom)

Highlight • River

5.93 km

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone/pebble beach by the river. Would be a nice place to sit in summer

Tip by

8.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

2.40 km

864 m

579 m

426 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

2.03 km

1.82 km

1.25 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

0 %

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Ruperra Castle – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Rudry

Picnic Area with Benches

Ruperra Castle

Ruperra Castle Ruins

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

Black Wooden Bridge Over River (United Kingdom)

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

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