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Draethen

Field	Value
country	Wales
static_image_name	Draethen Village Crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 90813.jpg
static_image_caption	Draethen Village Crossroads
official_name	Draethen
coordinates
unitary_wales	Caerphilly
lieutenancy_wales	Gwent
constituency_westminster	Caerphilly
constituency_welsh_assembly	Caerphilly
post_town	NEWPORT
postcode_district	NP10
postcode_area	NP
dial_code	01633 44
os_grid_reference	ST225915

The Llwyn Hir Forestry Walk through Draethen Woods

Draethen is a village in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales, and the community of Rudry. The village is located some 3 mi east of Caerphilly, and 6 mi northeast of Cardiff.

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.

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.

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

References

"Draethen Lead Mines". UKCaving.com.
"Caving Report 15 - Roman Mine Draethen Glamorganshire".
"Draethen". walesdirectory.co.uk.

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