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Radyr and Morganstown

Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Tongwynlais

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United Kingdom

Wales

South Wales

Radyr and Morganstown

Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Tongwynlais

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Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Tongwynlais

02:58

11.2km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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931 m

Glamorganshire Canal Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Exciting off road run on the edge of the city. Well maintained paths, but some steep banks - be careful!

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5.42 km

Llandaff Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a Christian presence on this site from at least the 6th century, under the first two bishops, Dyfrig (Dubricius) and Teilo, and pre-Norman architectural evidence for the …

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6.60 km

View of the River Taff and Cherry Blossom Pathway

Highlight • Trail

Stunning views across River Taff!

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7.06 km

River Taff

Lake

7.71 km

View of the River Taff from the Bridge

Highlight • River

I just wish there were even more bridges over the River Taff. Each crossing over has its unique and wonderful views. This one is no exception!

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8.33 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

8.88 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of lovely river views all down this trail. Great place for a daily run!

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9.60 km

Blue Bridge, Radyr

Highlight • Bridge

Narrow bridge which is next to Radyr train station.
Becareful of other users.

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10.2 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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11.2 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

3.90 km

1.28 km

1.18 km

258 m

137 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

2.59 km

1.38 km

1.10 km

578 m

461 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

25°C

12°C

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Melingriffith Water Wheel – Radyr Weir loop from Tongwynlais

Glamorganshire Canal Nature Reserve

Llandaff Cathedral

View of the River Taff and Cherry Blossom Pathway

View of the River Taff from the Bridge

Melingriffith Water Wheel

View of the River

Blue Bridge, Radyr

Radyr Weir

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