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Roath Park Waterfall – Roath Park Lake loop from Cardiff University

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Roath Park Waterfall – Roath Park Lake loop from Cardiff University

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Roath Park Waterfall – Roath Park Lake loop from Cardiff University

00:17

2.72km

10m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

43 m

Roath Park Waterfall

Highlight • Structure

2

1.32 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

1.88 km

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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4

2.09 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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5

2.31 km

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

2.66 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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B

2.72 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

Surfaces

2.15 km

554 m

< 100 m

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