Caerphilly Mountain

Merthyr Valley Ramblers

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Overview

Our 8 mile walk starts from Van road car park. We start by heading Eastwards through Coed Parc-y-fan and Rudry common where we will head south to Cefn-on and the Rhymney valley ridgeway walk. After stopping for a cuppa by the disused quarry, we head West to the Black Cock pub where we will have lunch. It is then a climb up to the trig point on Caerphilly common, past the Caerphilly mountain snack bar and northeast back to the carpark. Great views, weather permitting.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 417m / 1368ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://merthyrramblers.org.uk/

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 17179 86381
Nearest postcode:: CF83 3DB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Van Rd Car Park at Coed parc-y-van

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