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Old Quarry – Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail loop from Blackwood

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Old Quarry – Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail loop from Blackwood

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Old Quarry – Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail loop from Blackwood

01:39

14.9km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.25 km

Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

The old quarry is a pretty interesting site to behold as you pass on the road. Set in a small inlet just off the main path, you have to walk through some pretty overgrown fauna to get in.

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5.34 km

Downhill Singletrack to Sirhowy

Highlight • Trail

5.59 km

Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Classically a route for mountain bikers, this path is perfect for gaining—or losing—some quick elevation. Passable in around 25 minutes, it's a tough climb to the top where the views …

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11.1 km

the banking

Forest

11.6 km

Gelligroes Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Titanic rescue history linked to this location. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

3.77 km

1.22 km

609 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

4.44 km

2.33 km

680 m

422 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Old Quarry – Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail loop from Blackwood

Old Quarry

Downhill Singletrack to Sirhowy

Coed Cae-Hugh Forest Trail

Gelligroes Mill

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