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Lisvane

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – Forest Descent Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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South Wales

Lisvane

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – Forest Descent Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Moderate

4.9

(21)

hikers

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – Forest Descent Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

03:01

10.4km

280m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.82 km

This forested ridge sits amongst the area of woodlands to the south east of Caerphilly. Both the Cambrian Ridgeway and the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk traverse the ridge and the bridleway is particularly beautiful and vibrant in summer.

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5.81 km

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

6.40 km

Forest Descent Path

Highlight • Trail

West to east is downhill, watch out for walkers

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7.12 km

View of Cardiff from the Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view from up on the Ridgeway overlooking Cardiff. On a good day you can see over to Weston-Super-Mare.

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7.59 km

Trig Point on Caerphilly Mountain

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7.62 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

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7.66 km

Craig Llysfaen Summit View

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Craig Llysfaen is a hill in South Wales that stands tall at 265 m above sea level.

The view from the top is spectacular and looks over Cardiff, Newport, and …

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8.12 km

Craig Llysfaen Gate

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Can't miss. Right next to the road.

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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

3.77 km

641 m

626 m

254 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

626 m

546 m

261 m

204 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – Forest Descent Path loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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