The Forge Walk and Cambrian Way

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Overview

A gentle 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 10am Machen Village Hall Car Park

Grid reference: ST 20962 89095

Nearest postcode: CF83 8NA

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Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 152.4m / 500ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade : C

Features

Car parking available
Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 20962 89095
Nearest postcode:: CF83 8NA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Machen Village Hall Car Park

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