Caerphilly to Risca and Pontymister
A station-to-station walkGlamorganWales
Steep
8
MI
Amazing views from the Machen; stunning views up the Rhymney Valley. A mostly off-road hill route with easy paths, open mountain and common land, little tarmac or traffic. There is a sustained climb from Risca up the slopes of Mynydd Machen and then a gentle descent; some field and forest sections can be hard to navigate. Follows part of the Machen Forge Trail, which adds some historical interest.
Lunch: A couple of small supermarkets where the route passes through Machen.
Warnings: Some footpaths leaving Risca and through the forest near Machen are unclear and easily missed; not ideal for navigating by paper map alone.
Credits
Walk details: Slow Ways.