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View of the River – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

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View of the River – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

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View of the River – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

01:52

7.23km

40m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

View of the River Taff from the Bridge

Highlight • River

I just wish there were even more bridges over the River Taff. Each crossing over has its unique and wonderful views. This one is no exception!

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1.95 km

Red Bridge Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

This viaduct was built in three phases which can be recognised quite clearly in the stonework.

This bridge was built for the Taff Vale Railway and was designed by I …

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2.05 km

Bramble Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Narrow in places , uneven ground , with loads off brambles. Quite popular with walkers in the summer months.

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2.65 km

Pathway Behind the Sports Pavilion

Highlight • Trail

Hardpack, with light gravel

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2.91 km

Blue Bridge, Radyr

Highlight • Bridge

Narrow bridge which is next to Radyr train station.
Becareful of other users.

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3.77 km

Glamorganshire Canal Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The beautiful Glamorganshire Canal Local Nature Reserve is located in Whitchurch, Cardiff, along the former Cardiff Merthyr canal.

The area is very popular with locals, who describe it as the …

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4.88 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of lovely river views all down this trail. Great place for a daily run!

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5.43 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

7.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.88 km

981 m

505 m

244 m

211 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.69 km

1.13 km

334 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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View of the River – Melingriffith Water Wheel loop from Llandaf

View of the River Taff from the Bridge

Red Bridge Viaduct

Bramble Path

Pathway Behind the Sports Pavilion

Blue Bridge, Radyr

Glamorganshire Canal Local Nature Reserve

View of the River

Melingriffith Water Wheel

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