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Mynydd Machen Summit – Mynydd Machen Common loop from Wattsville

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Mynydd Machen Common loop from Wattsville

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Mynydd Machen Common loop from Wattsville

02:17

7.34km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.50 km

Craig yr Allt Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Great panoramic views of surrounding area.

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3.51 km

Machen Mast

Highlight • Monument

3.52 km

Mynydd Machen Summit

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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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4.91 km

Mynydd Machen Common

Highlight • Summit

7.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

1.80 km

491 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

861 m

724 m

491 m

346 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

22°C

13°C

13 %

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Mynydd Machen Common loop from Wattsville

Craig yr Allt Summit and Viewpoint

Machen Mast

Mynydd Machen Summit

Mynydd Machen Common

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