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Woodland Trail – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Cwmfelinfach

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South Wales
Ynysddu

Woodland Trail – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Cwmfelinfach

Hard

33

runners

Woodland Trail – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Cwmfelinfach

01:55

16.8km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Parking

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1.53 km

Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail

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Classically a route for mountain bikers, this path is perfect for gaining—or losing—some quick elevation. Passable in around 25 minutes, it's a tough climb to the top where the views …

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5.97 km

Woodland Trail

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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!

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10.0 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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13.4 km

Sirhowy Walk

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16.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

1.55 km

1.25 km

239 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

2.27 km

1.02 km

199 m

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Sunday 18 October

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