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Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

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Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

Moderate

4.1

(12)

46

hikers

Dreathen to Ruperra castle loop

04:29

16.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.67 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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2

4.53 km

Ruperra Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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3

4.87 km

View of Ruperra Castle from the Gates

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruperra Castle or Rhiwperra Castle (Welsh: Castell Rhiw'r Perrai) is a Grade II* Listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, situated in Lower Machen in the county borough of Caerphilly, Wales. …

Tip by

4

13.7 km

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

3.11 km

2.74 km

1.62 km

1.46 km

930 m

557 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

3.69 km

2.66 km

1.19 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 19 October

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