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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park Flower Display loop from Cathays

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park Flower Display loop from Cathays

Moderate

3.6

(5)

650

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park Flower Display loop from Cathays

00:40

6.40km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.02 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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3.52 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

3.56 km

The Summerhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

"The Summerhouse cafe offers a wide selection of locally sourced drinks and snacks. The outdoor seating area provides views of the Herbaceous Border. The café is popular with families with …

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3.76 km

Bute Park Flower Display

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little stretch of Bute Park has stunning flowers on display of all kinds. Well worth slowing down to enjoy the views

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3.91 km

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Highlight • Monument

Although it might look like an ancient monument, it was actually installed in 1978 to celebrate Cardiff hosting the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
The central table stone was moved from the …

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4.97 km

Stuttgart Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

""The City between the wood and vines..."

There have been links of friendship with Stuttgart since 1955.

The “Image of Stuttgarg Garden” was offered to Cardiff by its twin city …

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5.41 km

Bute Park Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Trail

This sculpture trail has an assortment of weird and whacky animals, and silhouettes of figures. The path also has interactive exhibits for the kids.

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6.40 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

1.10 km

579 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park Flower Display loop from Cathays

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

The Summerhouse Café

Bute Park Flower Display

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Stuttgart Garden

Bute Park Sculpture Trail

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