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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

02:26

28.9km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.05 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.40 km

Mg Framing

Highlight • Other

9.15 km

Scenic MTB Trail in the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good alternative route from the other trails, bit more suited for MTB, but with care is passable on a gravel bike. Good views along this route too

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10.3 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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10.3 km

Machen Mast

Highlight • Monument

13.0 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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17.3 km

Downhill Singletrack to Sirhowy

Highlight • Trail

28.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

7.35 km

6.30 km

2.87 km

2.56 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

9.75 km

9.42 km

8.55 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 22 June

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

Mg Framing

Scenic MTB Trail in the Brecon Beacons

Mynydd Machen Summit

Machen Mast

Woodland Trail

Downhill Singletrack to Sirhowy

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