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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

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Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

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5.0

(1)

8

runners

Mynydd Machen Summit – Woodland Trail loop from Abercarn

02:54

22.5km

870m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.73 km

Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Parking

Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales consists of two red graded singletrack trails and 2 DH tracks.
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …

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2

2.35 km

Cwmcarn Pond

Highlight • Lake

3

9.60 km

Mynydd Machen Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Machen is a 1,188-foot (362 m) hill in South Wales which affords glorious views over Newport, Cardiff, Steep Holm, Flat Holm, Brean Down, and the Severn Estuary. The summit …

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4

12.0 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This part of the trail is a little flatter than the sections before and after. It's also fairly smooth so makes for good running even when it's wet. Great views down into the valley!

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5

19.0 km

St. Tudor's Mound

Highlight • Natural Monument

The mound just behind St. Tudor’s Church (if you’re coming from Newbridge/Blackwood direction) is said to be where St. Tudor is buried, alongside his long lost treasure. Another legend states …

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6

19.2 km

St. Tudor's Church and Church Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

22.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

5.11 km

3.33 km

2.07 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.92 km

3.52 km

1.72 km

507 m

208 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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12 %

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