Human settlement in Wales
Machen
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 provides a view over the village. It is possible to walk up to and along the top of the mountain, where a number of large boulders are present.
How locals move
Getting around Machen the local way
- Go nextIt is possible to visit Hereford as a day trip, using either train or car.
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