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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Pathway Along the River Taff loop from Gabalfa

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Pathway Along the River Taff loop from Gabalfa

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Pathway Along the River Taff loop from Gabalfa

01:25

5.53km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.28 km

Cambrian Way Trail Marker

Highlight • Trail

2

3.40 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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3

3.67 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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4

3.69 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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5

3.71 km

Millennium Bridge over the River Taff

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot for a view of the weir and the Taff

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6

4.12 km

Pathway Along the River Taff

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

5.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

887 m

206 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

2.39 km

206 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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14°C

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