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River Taff loop from Cardiff Castle via Bute Park and Sophia Gardens

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River Taff loop from Cardiff Castle via Bute Park and Sophia Gardens

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River Taff loop from Cardiff Castle via Bute Park and Sophia Gardens

01:43

6.70km

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: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Castle

Cardiff Castle's history stretches back over 2,000 years to the 3rd century AD, when a Roman fort stood in its place. In the 11th century, Norman invaders built a keep that still stands on the Castle Green today. William the Conqueror or Robert Fitzhamon probably commissioned the castle.

The castle is open from 10am - 4pm Monday to Thursday and from 9am - 6pm Friday to Sunday. The entrance for adults costs £12.50.

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1.52 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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3.46 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 the weir, so you can watch the water rushing down – it's particularly fierce after heavy rain.

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5.36 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 of some sort over the Taff into Cardiff has existed since Roman Times, with this version of the bridge being around since 1930. The bridge is now a Grade II listed structure and is an important link between Cardiff's western suburbs and the Vale of Glamorgan with the city.

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6.70 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

2.10 km

1.23 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.03 km

1.23 km

523 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

11°C

45 %

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Trail Reviews

Peter Turner

July 8, 2025, Summer Stroll through Bute Park

Classic route on a beautiful day. Discovered some of the tree sculptures near The Secret Cafe 🤫

River Taff loop from Cardiff Castle via Bute Park and Sophia Gardens

Cardiff Castle

Bute Park

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Cardiff Bridge

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