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Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Old Quarry – Woodland Trail loop from Machen

Mountain biking trails

Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

Old Quarry – Woodland Trail loop from Machen

Moderate

4.5

(4)

19

riders

Old Quarry – Woodland Trail loop from Machen

02:15

21.3km

640m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.75 km for 132 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.50 km

Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

The old quarry is a pretty interesting site to behold as you pass on the road. Set in a small inlet just off the main path, you have to walk through some pretty overgrown fauna to get in.

Tip by

2

15.2 km

Machen Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

This is a beautiful spot to enjoy the surrounding valleys. On a clear day, you can occasionally spot the Severn Bridge over to Bristol, as well as seem the towering …

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3

16.8 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This part of the trail is a little flatter than the sections before and after. It's also fairly smooth so makes for good running even when it's wet. Great views down into the valley!

Tip by

19.3 km

Pen-Rhiw Warren

Forest

B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

2.53 km

1.91 km

1.30 km

724 m

327 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.26 km

3.96 km

618 m

556 m

160 m

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