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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Companies House

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Companies House

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Companies House

00:44

2.85km

10m

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: February 11, 2026

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356 m

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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913 m

Roath Park Wild Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Adjoining Roath Park Lake is a wild garden with nice pathways and is a meeting place for many types of birds

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1.13 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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1.35 km

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.70 km

Terra Nova Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful cafe perched right over the edge of the lake - feels like being in a rowboat right on the lake! Enjoying a generous baked potato and chilli con carne marks a great end to a wonderful hike.

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2.00 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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2.62 km

Roath Park Waterfall

Highlight • Structure

2.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

Surfaces

2.61 km

203 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Companies House

Roath Park Lake and the Scott Memorial Lighthouse

Roath Park Wild Gardens

Roath Park Lake

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Terra Nova Café

Roath Park Rose Garden

Roath Park Waterfall

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