Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

03:55

15.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Cardiff Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cardiff Bridge (known locally as Canton Bridge) spans the River Taff and is a central point of Cardiff, being closely linked to the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.

A crossing …

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1.67 km

Bute Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A total of 56 hectares of park right in the city by the river and the castle. There are many hiking opportunities.

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4.21 km

Pathway Along the River Taff

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.47 km

Gabalfa Woods

Forest

12.0 km

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Highlight • Structure

This impressive weir lies on the River Taff in Cardiff. On its eastern bank lies Blackweir Woods, an important habitat for plenty of wildlife and birds. There's a bridge above …

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12.1 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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