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Caerphilly Mountain

Cardiff, Wales
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Ranked #19 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Mountains
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I get a train from Cardiff Central station to Caerphilly station and push my bike up Caerphilly mountain. At the top of the mountain there is a wooden hut that serves tea and bacon rolls which are well earned after the climb.The view of the valleys and the estuary in the distance is spectacular.I then cycle down the mountain along... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Here you can relax with the breathtaking sorrounding views of the welsh valleys More

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Wales
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Visit the mounting cafe oe amazing food at very good prices, very lean and frendly staff and if your luck to have nice wether you can site outside and enjoy the views More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

See the castle and town - well worth half a day. The restoration continues. Used for early Dr Who, Merlin, Torchwood etc More

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Treherbert South Wales
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Beutiful views of the surrounding area outstanding natural beuty, its free just drive up there park up for a bit take a walk take in the view visit the cafe for a cuppa, just relax More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Living on the fringe of this mountain its beauty s superb, views in all directions, lovely walks. My only concern is that the cafe which fort for yrs to extend, has not got proper indoor eating areas, only semi covered areas, i had envisaged a nicer environment in such a beauty spot,maybe this can be addressed More

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Newport, UK
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Just a lovely place to walk in close proximity to Cardiff and Caerphilly town. The cafe 'hut' has been upgraded and serve reasonably priced snacks/burgers etc. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

Not much to say really, the pub is not far off the top, beers ok food very nice, staff more than helpful, cust service very good. Go to the top of the hill and admire the views. In the Winter when it snows forget the car, it will not make it, mind you, it would make a nice sled run. More

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Gwent
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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The view from the top is fantastic. You could never imagine the space up here! And it's just between Caerphilly and Cardiff. You wonder how it managed to squeeze itself in there. Get a Burger or Hotdog from the long established ''foodie'' place set in the layby at the top-which has been there for years- and go for a walk....no... More

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South Wales
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

Good views of Caerphilly and up the valleys. not much else though. free parking and a hot dog for a small fee !! More

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