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Top of the Hill – River Rhymney loop from Heath High Level

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Heath

Top of the Hill – River Rhymney loop from Heath High Level

Moderate

3.0

(2)

52

riders

Top of the Hill – River Rhymney loop from Heath High Level

02:03

30.6km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.2 km for 16 m

After 13.7 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

Coed y Goitre

Forest

2

13.5 km

Iron Bridge (Lord Tredegar's Estate)

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was erected as part of a carriage drive between Ruperra Castle and Machen church, probably coinciding with the appointment of Augustus Morgan, son of Sir Charles Morgan, to the living of Machen circa 1828

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3

13.7 km

Mostly tarmac

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4

14.7 km

5

16.9 km

Coffee Trailer

Highlight • Cafe

Not sure about opening hours because it’s pretty new but the owner said she’s going to be there as much as possible (every day at the moment)

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6

17.8 km

Top of the Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

21.2 km

River Rhymney

Highlight • River

B

30.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

1.58 km

579 m

435 m

275 m

102 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

5.44 km

462 m

325 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 24 May

29°C

16°C

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