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Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – View of Caerphilly loop from Rudry

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Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – View of Caerphilly loop from Rudry

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Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path – View of Caerphilly loop from Rudry

02:36

8.73km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

978 m

Coed Coesau-whips

Forest

2

2.75 km

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This forested ridge sits amongst the area of woodlands to the south east of Caerphilly. Both the Cambrian Ridgeway and the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk traverse the ridge and the bridleway is particularly beautiful and vibrant in summer.

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3

4.10 km

View of Caerphilly

Highlight • Viewpoint

Caerphilly is surrounded by lots of rolling hills and countryside. You can enjoy great views on a bike ride or hike nearby to the town.

Nearer to the centre, Caerphilly Castle is worth visiting.

Tip by

4

4.18 km

Cefn Onn

Highlight • Forest

5

4.69 km

Coffi Onnen

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

A lovely coffee and pastry to end the walk in the main car park. Only open Friday to Sunday 8am to 3pm.

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6

6.71 km

Craig Llysfaen Gate

Highlight • Trail

Can't miss. Right next to the road.

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7

7.18 km

Craig Llysfaen Summit View

Highlight • Summit

Craig Llysfaen is a hill in South Wales that stands tall at 265 m above sea level.

The view from the top is spectacular and looks over Cardiff, Newport, and …

Tip by

8

7.22 km

View of Cardiff from Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig)

Highlight • Summit

Just stop and contemplate.

Tip by

9

7.25 km

Trig Point on Caerphilly Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

8.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

2.11 km

416 m

199 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

420 m

194 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 4 November

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20 %

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Comments

December 22, 2024,Cefn Onn Slate Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

Didnt see a slate quarry on our route despite name of route - but lovely nonetheless!

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