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Coed Craig Ruperra – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Lower Machen

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Lower Machen

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Lower Machen

00:56

3.11km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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738 m

Bluebell Trail

Highlight • Trail

brilliant decent, quite slippery after heavy rains

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944 m

Coed Craig Ruperra

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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1.44 km

Ruperra Castle

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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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2.04 km

View of Craig Ruperra

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2.05 km

Ruperra Castle Ruins

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Worth the climb!

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2.08 km

Iron Age Hill Fort

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2.38 km

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

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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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3.01 km

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

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Mostly tarmac

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3.11 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

558 m

207 m

Surfaces

1.60 km

1.21 km

207 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

13°C

56 %

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort loop from Lower Machen

Bluebell Trail

Coed Craig Ruperra

Ruperra Castle

View of Craig Ruperra

Ruperra Castle Ruins

Iron Age Hill Fort

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

View of Rural Landscape Near Cardiff

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