A gently undulating walk along the Forge trail, the old Brecon and Merthyr Railway branch line, which was converted from a tramroad in 1864, once an important industrial line known for heavy mineral trains. Returning through woodland tracks along part of the Cambrian Way.
Start 11am Machen Village Hall Car Park
Grid reference: ST 20962 89095
Nearest postcode: CF83 8NA
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Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.
Local Grade : C
Public transport option:
No 26 Stagecoach bus from Three Elms, Whitchurch Common 09.44 to Caerphilly bus interchange
Then No 50A Stagecoach bus from stand 6 (10.23) to Dranllwyn Lane, Machen (stop after White Hart Drive)