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Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Marshfield

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Marshfield

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Marshfield

04:08

15.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.90 km

Coed Craig Ruperra

Highlight • Historical Site

one of many access points , one can also park their car here

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7.40 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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7.73 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. …

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8.32 km

Coed Wern-ddu

Forest

10.2 km

Cefn Mably Lakes Gate

Highlight • Structure

to get past the gate, go through the bushes. OS maps have not been updated as the lakes are on private land, got told off for cycling around during the daytime.

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10.3 km

River Rhymney

Highlight • River

10.3 km

Cefn Mably Farm Park

Highlight • Rest Area

£8.50 on weekends and £6.50 on weekdays per person.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.36 km

1.70 km

947 m

294 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

4.59 km

2.04 km

1.26 km

585 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

18°C

11 %

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Marshfield

Coed Craig Ruperra

Ruperra Castle

View of Ruperra Castle from the Gates

Cefn Mably Lakes Gate

River Rhymney

Cefn Mably Farm Park

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