Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Caerphilly Wales United Kingdom
51.595305,-3.134396
Machen
Machen (from Welsh ma "place (of)" + Cein, a personal name) 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 (Machen Mountain) 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.
Machen has a successful boules (petanque) team that are located at the rugby club. The team has had a team in the first Division of the boules in Gwent (BIG) league for the last four years.
Distance between:
London to Machen130 Miles / 209 Kms Liverpool to Machen126 Miles / 202 Kms
51.595305,-3.134396