Draethen

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Draethen
Welsh: Draethen
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Draethen Village Crossroads
Draethen is located in Caerphilly
Draethen
Draethen
 Draethen shown within Caerphilly
OS grid reference ST225915
Principal area Caerphilly
Ceremonial county Gwent
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town NEWPORT
Postcode district NP10
Dialling code 01633 44
Police Gwent
Fire South Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament Caerphilly
Welsh Assembly Caerphilly
List of places
UK
Wales
Caerphilly

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The Llwyn Hir Forestry Walk through Draethen Woods

Draethen is a village in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The village is located some 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Caerphilly, and 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Cardiff.[1]

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.[1]

Draethen Woods contain a number of former lead mining sites and surface workings dating back to at least Roman times. The mines once exploited a vein of lead ore that exists in the exposed limestone of the Southern Outcrop in this region. All the sites are presently fenced off, but there are no known access restrictions, making it a popular location for experienced cavers.[2]

The Rhymny Valley Ridgeway Walk, the Rhymney River Circular Walk and the Llwyn Hir Forestry Walk all meet up at Draethen.[1]

References

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External links

- Draethen, Waterloo and Rudry Community Council (DWR Community Council)