Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Llandaff Weir loop from Ninian Park

03:14

53.7km

370m

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 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 99 m for 88 m

After 3.77 km for 90 m

After 53.6 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.97 km

Bute Park Flower Display

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little stretch of Bute Park has stunning flowers on display of all kinds. Well worth slowing down to enjoy the views

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3.76 km

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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5.94 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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7.95 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

11.9 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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11.9 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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13.3 km

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

37.5 km

Coed Waun-lloff

Forest

38.5 km

Coed Cadw

Forest

39.4 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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