Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Trowbridge

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Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Trowbridge

Moderate

hikers

Coed Craig Ruperra – Ruperra Castle loop from Trowbridge

04:27

16.6km

200m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.90 km

Coed Craig Ruperra

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

8.40 km

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 than a fortress. Now, the castle lies in ruin and is quite something to behold.

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8.73 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. Built in 1626, the castle is in a ruinous condition as at 2023. Its grounds are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

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9.31 km

Coed Wern-ddu

Forest

11.2 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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11.3 km