Mynydd Machen, Mountain summit in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales.
Mynydd Machen rises to an elevation of 362 meters, featuring a distinctive trig point and transmitter mast at its peak marking the southeastern edge of South Wales.
The mountain formation dates back to the Carboniferous Period, with steeply tilted rock strata containing valuable coal deposits that shaped the industrial development of South Wales.
The mountain serves as a reference point for multiple walking paths, including the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, connecting communities across the Welsh landscape through traditional routes.
Visitors can access the summit via numerous footpaths, with parking areas available near the transmitter mast and along the road leading to the mountain peak.
The geological structure reveals northeast-southwest aligned bands of rock formations, including the Warwickshire Group and Pennant Sandstone Formation, creating a natural educational site.
Location: Wales
Location: Caerphilly County Borough
Elevation above the sea: 362 m
GPS coordinates: 51.60360,-3.12220
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00
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