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Cwmcarn Pond – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Abercarn

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Cwmcarn Pond – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Abercarn

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Cwmcarn Pond – Mynydd Machen Summit loop from Abercarn

07:11

22.7km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

201 m

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cwmcarn Visitor Centre is located in the Cwmcarn Forest, near the town of Cwmcarn in South Wales. It serves as a hub for outdoor activities and a gateway to the …

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2

378 m

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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3

883 m

View of the River and Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

suitable for all abilities

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4

996 m

Cwmcarn Pond

Highlight • Lake

5

7.97 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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6

18.3 km

Twyn Tudur

Highlight • Summit

B

22.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.50 km

3.59 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.10 km

4.08 km

2.49 km

284 m

229 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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