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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Cardiff City Hall and its lawn loop from Cathays

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Cardiff City Hall and its lawn loop from Cathays

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Cardiff City Hall and its lawn loop from Cathays

02:49

11.0km

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.57 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

1.99 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 …

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2.28 km

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Natural

Pontcanna Fields is part of the Grade II listed parkland that spans north from Cardiff along the River Taff.

Its main feature, and a very beautiful one that is, is …

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5.03 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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7.12 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 …

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8.31 km

Royal Arcade, Cardiff

Highlight • Structure

"Dating back to 1858, Royal Arcade is the city’s oldest arcade. As much a hub of culture now as it was 150 years ago, the arcade has a variety of …

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9.11 km

St John the Baptist Church, Cardiff

Highlight • Other

The church dates from the 12th Century and is one of Cardiff's oldest remaining mediaeval buildings.

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9.23 km

Castle Arcade

Highlight • Rest Area

"Constructed between 1882 and 1889, Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including French café Madame Fromage, Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, …

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10.4 km

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

Highlight • Monument

City Hall is a fine example of a civic centre. It is situated in the Cathay's district of Cardiff.

The building itself is magnificent, and it comes with some beautiful …

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

2.83 km

141 m

129 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

4.93 km

266 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

22°C

14°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 15, 2025,A Tale of 2 Trails

Both sides of the River Taff have a wonderful trail running along. The Blackweir Bridge being the stunning gateway that links them

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Cardiff City Hall and its lawn loop from Cathays

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Cardiff Bridge

Royal Arcade, Cardiff

St John the Baptist Church, Cardiff

Castle Arcade

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

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