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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cardiff

Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Ninian Park

Moderate

5.0

(4)

79

riders

Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Ninian Park

03:15

54.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 99 m for 88 m

After 4.04 km for 90 m

After 53.9 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.76 km

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Natural

Pontcanna Fields is part of the Grade II listed parkland that spans north from Cardiff along the River Taff.

Its main feature, and a very beautiful one that is, is …

Tip by

2

4.03 km

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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3

6.21 km

Llandaff Weir

Highlight • Natural

Llandaff Weir on the River Taff was built in the mid 1800s to help control the flow and water levels upstream. It was built in a dangerous rapid part of the river which had previously claimed several lives.

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4

8.22 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

5

12.2 km

The Lewis Arms

Highlight • Pub

Always a good place to stop for refreshments. It’s a popular pub and can be busy at times.

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6

12.2 km

The Dropbar Workshop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great local independent bike repair workshop and used bike sales. Open Tu-Sa 9:30-16:00, closes at 14:30 We and Fr

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7

13.6 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

37.8 km

Coed Waun-lloff

Forest

38.8 km

Coed Cadw

Forest

10

39.7 km

Pendoylan — Best-Kept Village in Wales

Highlight • Religious Site

Pendoylan is a lovely village in the Vale of Glamorgan which has proudly been named Wales' Best Kept Village.

With a high number of listed buildings, it’s home to the …

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B

54.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

17.6 km

6.52 km

5.22 km

281 m

217 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

3.27 km

405 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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