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Coed Craig Ruperra and The Iron Bridge loop

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Coed Craig Ruperra and The Iron Bridge loop

Moderate

4.5

(24)

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Coed Craig Ruperra and The Iron Bridge loop

01:47

6.25km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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949 m

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone/pebble beach by the river. Would be a nice place to sit in summer

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2.87 km

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

Highlight • Summit

Atop a motte on an Iron Age hill fort is a platform on which stood an 18th century summerhouse. The perfect spot for a picnic with the finest views in South Wales.

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3.73 km

Ruperra Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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4.23 km

Coed Craig Ruperra

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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5.46 km

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

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The bridge was erected as part of a carriage drive between Ruperra Castle and Machen church, probably coinciding with the appointment of Augustus Morgan, son of Sir Charles Morgan, to the living of Machen circa 1828

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6.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.52 km

1.21 km

634 m

602 m

521 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

1.73 km

661 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Coed Craig Ruperra and The Iron Bridge loop

Pebble Beach on the Riverbank

Coed Craig Ruperra Hill Fort

Ruperra Castle

Coed Craig Ruperra

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

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