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Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

St John's Church, Machen – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Machen

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Hiking trails & Routes
South Wales
Bedwas Trethomas & Machen

St John's Church, Machen – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Machen

Easy

9

hikers

St John's Church, Machen – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Machen

01:53

5.51km

300m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

295 m

World War I Memorial

Highlight • Monument

2

480 m

St John's Church, Machen

Highlight • Historical Site

Very quaint little church. Beautiful!

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3

907 m

Mynydd Machen Ascent

Highlight • Climb

4

2.61 km

Mynydd Machen Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Machen is a 1,188-foot (362 m) hill in South Wales which affords glorious views over Newport, Cardiff, Steep Holm, Flat Holm, Brean Down, and the Severn Estuary. The summit …

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5

2.64 km

Great panoramic views of surrounding area.

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6

2.64 km

Machen Mast

Highlight • Monument

B

5.51 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.75 km

1.36 km

1.24 km

908 m

244 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.36 km

930 m

908 m

249 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

7°C

37 %

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