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We are the Cardiff Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

We follow the Rhymney river from Machen to Bedwas past Machen Iron Forge on a riverside path to Waterloo and through Trethomas Riverside Park to the old bridge at Bedwas,  where we turn S for Gwern y Domen and Y Van, the Grade II listed Tudor Mansion House to take us into Caerphilly and the Castle.

 Bus time changed;  Caerphilly Bus station (next to the railway station). No. 50. Bus stand 6 leaves at 9.48 to Machen (church/War memorial opposite the Co-op) 10.08. 

Walk finishes at Caerphilly – train or bus back to Lisvane 

Walk Leader getting 9.20 train from Heath HL to Caerphilly, buying a return ticket.

Please advise Walk Leader Claire E, 029 2075 6493 if intending to join the walk to check travel updates nearer the time.  Mobile on the day only 07597950924

Walkers need to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Local Grade: C

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 15662 86583
Nearest postcode:
CF83 1HD
what3words:
pints.bland.sends
Start time:
9:45 am

Caerphilly Bus station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 14692 90113
Nearest postcode:
CF83 3NE
what3words:
itself.free.massaged
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Llanbradach railway station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking