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Roath Park Rose Garden – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cardiff

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Roath Park Rose Garden – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cardiff

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Roath Park Rose Garden – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cardiff

01:37

15.6km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

Roath Park Lake and the Scott Memorial Lighthouse

Highlight • Lake

Roath Park is one of Cardiff's most loved parks, it was recently awarded the prestigious Green Flag award to recognise its high quality and its importance to Cardiff.

In the …

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3.55 km

Roath Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Roath Park Lake has stunning vistas and tree-lined pathways. Lots of birds relax on the shores.

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4.42 km

Roath Park Rose Garden

Highlight • Natural

During the spring and summer months, Roath Park boasts an exceptional floral display.

The rose garden has been an attraction since the 1950s and in the 60s the Royal National …

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7.01 km

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

Highlight • Monument

City Hall is a fine example of a civic centre. It is situated in the Cathay's district of Cardiff.

The building itself is magnificent, and it comes with some beautiful …

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9.63 km

Principality Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Since renamed the Principality Stadium, it will always be called the Millennium Stadium by the locals

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10.1 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

11.9 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 …

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12.2 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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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

1.86 km

1.41 km

222 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

6.83 km

821 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Roath Park Rose Garden – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cardiff

Roath Park Lake and the Scott Memorial Lighthouse

Roath Park Lake

Roath Park Rose Garden

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

Principality Stadium

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

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