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Cardiff Group

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

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

Overview

We walk from Machen to Bassleg via the Sirhowy Valley Walk and back via Park Wood and Draethen. Good views, varied coutryside, Ruperra and Rhymney riverside.

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
350.5m / 1150ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade: C

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 20831 89091
Nearest postcode:
CF83 8ND
what3words:
skyrocket.mirroring.unwell
Start time:
9:30 am

Village Hall car park, the Crescent, Machen CF83 8ND. Parking in the car park or on the nearby street.

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