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Photo of Caerphilly Castle, a ruined castle in Caerphilly, south east Wales.

Caerphilly Castle© DeFacto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Places to explore near Risca & Pontymister StationPontymister

27 places within 10 km — the standouts first, nearest first within each group. 2 are national icons.

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Worth the tripnational icons and local highlights within reach

Photo along the Cambrian Way, a 298-mile long-distance path running from Cardiff to Conwy, Wales.Highlight

Cambrian Way

Long-distance path

The mountain connoisseur's route over the roof of Wales — Cardiff to Conwy by way of the Bannau, the Cambrian wilderness and Eryri.

1.7 km NW · spans 9 counties

Photo: Twmbarlwm, a viewpoint near Newport, Caerphilly, south east Wales.Highlight

Twmbarlwm

Viewpoint near Newport

Prominent hillfort-topped summit above Cwmcarn with views to Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel.

2.4 km N

Photo of Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, a landmark in Newport, south east Wales.Highlight

Fourteen Locks Canal Centre

Landmark near Newport

Steep flight of locks on the Monmouthshire Canal at Rogerstone, an 18th-century engineering feat with towpath walks and a visitor centre.

3.8 km SE

Photo of Cwmcarn Forest, a landmark near Newport, Caerphilly, south east Wales.Highlight

Cwmcarn Forest

Landmark near Newport

Forest park in the Ebbw Valley with a scenic drive, mountain-bike trails and the Twmbarlwm walk.

4.3 km N

Photo of Tredegar House, a garden in Newport, south east Wales.Highlight

Tredegar House

Garden near Newport

National Trust Restoration mansion and formal walled gardens of the Morgan family on the western edge of Newport.

6.6 km SE

Photo of Newport Cathedral (St Woolos), a church in Newport, south east Wales.Highlight

Newport Cathedral (St Woolos)

Church near Newport

Cathedral church of the diocese of Monmouth on Stow Hill in Newport, keeping a fine Norman arch and nave.

6.9 km E

Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.Highlight

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance path

Walk the outline of a whole nation — 870 miles of cliff, estuary and beach from Chepstow round to Queensferry.

7.2 km SE · spans 16 counties

Photo of Newport Transporter Bridge, a landmark in Newport, south east Wales.Highlight

Newport Transporter Bridge

Landmark near Newport

Towering 1906 transporter bridge over the River Usk, one of very few of its kind still standing, with a restored visitor centre.

8.3 km SE

Photo of Caerphilly, a village in Caerphilly, south east Wales.Highlight

Caerphilly

Village

Rhymney Valley town at the foot of its great medieval castle, and the source of Caerphilly cheese.

9.2 km W · Caerphilly

Photo of Caerleon, a village in Newport, south east Wales.Highlight

Caerleon

Village

Historic town on the Usk just outside Newport, built over the Roman legionary fortress of Isca with its amphitheatre, baths and barracks.

9.2 km E · Newport

Photo of Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre, an amphitheatre in Newport, south east Wales.Iconic

Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre near Caerleon

Britain's best-preserved Roman amphitheatre and barracks.

9.3 km E

Photo of Caerphilly Castle, a ruined castle in Caerphilly, south east Wales.Iconic

Caerphilly Castle

Castle near Caerphilly

Vast moated fortress with a famous leaning tower.

9.5 km W

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The Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen

Farm & farm shop near Lower Machen

Farm shop and kitchen near Lower Machen stocking seasonal produce and artisan local goods.

3 km SW

Photo of The Maenllwyd Inn, a pub near Rudry, Caerphilly, south east Wales.

The Maenllwyd Inn

Pub near Rudry

Long-established country inn on the edge of Caerphilly near Rudry.

5.6 km SW

Photo of Newport Castle (Newport), a ruined castle in Newport, south east Wales.

Newport Castle (Newport)

Castle near Newport

A medieval castle in Newport.

6.9 km E

Photo of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, a 36-mile canal running from Brecon to Cwmbran, Wales.

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Canal

The mountain canal of the Bannau Brycheiniog, contouring high above the Usk from Brecon toward Pontypool.

7.9 km NE · Powys, Monmouthshire & Torfaen

Photo of Cefn Onn Park, a garden near Lisvane, Cardiff, south east Wales.

Cefn Onn Park

Garden near Lisvane

Wooded valley garden on Cardiff's northern edge, planted with rhododendrons and azaleas that flower in late spring.

9.1 km SW

Photo along the Usk Valley Walk, a 48-mile long-distance path running from Caerleon to Brecon, Wales.

Usk Valley Walk

Long-distance path

Caerleon's Roman fortress to Brecon, following the Usk by riverside path and canal towpath under an otter's-head waymark.

9.7 km E · Powys, Monmouthshire & Newport

Everything else within 10 km (9) — reserves, earthworks & places to check before travelling

Ordered by how far each place is worth travelling for, then by distance. Distances are straight-line to the nearest edge of each place — paths wind, of course.