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Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

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Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

03:56

15.5km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.82 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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1.91 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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4.45 km

Pathway Along the River Taff

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.72 km

Gabalfa Woods

Forest

12.3 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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12.3 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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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

6.17 km

559 m

454 m

364 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.48 km

1.68 km

634 m

312 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

21°C

16°C

85 %

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Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Ninian Park

Cardiff Bridge

Bute Park

Pathway Along the River Taff

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

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