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View of Machen – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Lower Machen

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View of Machen – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Lower Machen

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View of Machen – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Lower Machen

01:04

12.7km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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898 m

The Hollybush

Highlight • Pub

currently derelict, but recently sold in November 2021

Tip by

3.23 km

View of Machen

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.66 km

Technical Singletrack Trail

Highlight • Trail

6.62 km

Coffee Trailer

Highlight • Cafe

Not sure about opening hours because it’s pretty new but the owner said she’s going to be there as much as possible (every day at the moment)

Tip by

7.01 km

Picnic Area with Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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7.69 km

Winding Forest Gravel Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great criss cross of tracks that are passable on a gravel/MTB. Good place to loop around with kids on bikes as well.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

5.41 km

390 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

3.65 km

2.81 km

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

18°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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View of Machen – Picnic Area with Benches loop from Lower Machen

The Hollybush

View of Machen

Technical Singletrack Trail

Coffee Trailer

Picnic Area with Benches

Winding Forest Gravel Trails

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