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Do
Penyrheol, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales

Do

Length21.1 mi
Elev. Gain3591.6 ft
Est. Steps49000
Forest
Scenic views
Mountain
Muddy
Steep slope
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Do Introduction

Do is a 21.2 mile (49,000-step) route located near Penyrheol, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. This route has an elevation gain of about 3591.6 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
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Caerphilly Castle

Historical
Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers.

Ruperra Castle

Historical
Ruperra Castle or Rhiwperra Castle is a Grade II* Listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, situated in Lower Machen in the county borough of Caerphilly, Wales. It was built in 1626, now it is in a ruined condition.

Caerphilly

Place
Caerphilly (; Welsh: Caerffili, Welsh pronunciation: [ˌkɑːɨrˈfɪlɪ]) is a town and community in South Wales, at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley. It is the largest town in Caerphilly County Borough, within the historic borders of Glamorgan, on the border with Monmouthshire. At the 2001 Census, the town had a population of 30,388.

Aber railway station

Building
Aber railway station is a railway station serving the town of Caerphilly, south Wales. It is a stop on the Rhymney Line 8¼ miles (13 km) north of Cardiff Central on the Valley Lines network.The station is located in the Bondfield Park and Trecenydd areas of Caerphilly.

Caerphilly District Miners Hospital

Place
Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty'r Glowyr Caerffili) was a community hospital in Caerphilly, Wales. It was managed by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Bedwas Navigation Colliery

Place
Bedwas Navigation Colliery was a coal mine in the small Welsh village of Bedwas, two miles (3.2 km) north of Caerphilly. The colliery opened in 1913, and closed after the miners' strike of 1984-85.

Mynydd Machen

Mountain
Mynydd Machen is a 362-metre-high (1,188 ft) hill lying between the town of Risca and the village of Machen in Caerphilly County Borough in south Wales. Its summit is crowned by a trig point and a mast.

Draethen

Place
Draethen is a village in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The village is located some 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Caerphilly, and 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Cardiff.Located on the southern reaches of the Rhymney River within the historic boundaries of Glamorgan, Draethen is bordered by Bedwas to the west, Rhiwderin to the east, Michaelston-y-Fedw to the south east and Lower Machen to the north.

Machen

Place
Machen is a large village three miles east of Caerphilly, south Wales. It is situated in the Caerphilly borough within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It neighbours Bedwas and Trethomas, and forms a council ward in conjunction with those communities. It lies on the Rhymney River. Mynydd Machen (Machen Mountain) provides a view over the village.

Machen railway station

Place
Machen railway station was an interchange junction in Caerphilly County Borough, South Wales. It was large and substantial compared with many other stations in the vicinity.
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

21.1 mi

Elev. Gain

3591.6 ft

Est. Steps

49000
Created by
Anonymous User
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