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Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Rhiwbina

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South Wales

Rhiwbina

Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Rhiwbina

Hard

4.5

(2)

hikers

Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Rhiwbina

06:12

21.7km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.82 km

Twmpath Motte

Highlight • Historical Site

5.01 km

Cefncarnau

Forest

6.56 km

Cefn Onn Quarry is a former slate quarry in Cardiff. It is situated next to Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog and Wern Ddu forests. Enjoy some lovely views from here over the surrounding Vale of Glamorgan and nearby towns.

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8.09 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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13.6 km

Cefn Onn

Highlight • Forest

14.4 km

Coed Tranch-yr-Hebog

Forest

19.5 km

Coed y Wenallt — Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Natural Monument

Coed y Wenallt is a wonderful ancient woodland situated just north of Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The woods are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and are …

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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

5.93 km

2.44 km

561 m

315 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

3.79 km

2.43 km

1.69 km

1.41 km

796 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

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Cefn Onn Quarry – Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path loop from Rhiwbina

Twmpath Motte

Winding Forest Trail

Cefn Onn Quarry

Coed Cefn-onn Woodland Path

Cefn Onn

Coed y Wenallt — Ancient Woodland

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