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Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

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Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

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3,262

runners

Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

02:26

23.6km

90m

Running

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

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

1.78 km

Principality Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Since renamed the Principality Stadium, it will always be called the Millennium Stadium by the locals

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7.90 km

People's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge gives great views of the marina, and forms part of the Cardiff Bay loop

Tip by

11.0 km

Channel Dry Dock

Lake

11.5 km

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in recognition of the friendship and trade with Norway. The building stands out with its Nordic architecture.

Roald Dahl was christened here and along the bay, you can also find Dahl's Very Large Alligator

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11.5 km

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Religious Site

This Norwegian Church harks back to a time of trade between Norway and Wales. Roald Dahl was also baptised here.

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12.1 km

Wales Millennium Centre

Highlight • Monument

The Wales Millennium Center is an arts center in Cardiff Bay.

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20.7 km

Roath Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Roath Park Lake has stunning vistas and tree-lined pathways. Lots of birds relax on the shores.

Tip by

20.9 km

Roath Park Lake

Lake

23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

3.04 km

2.15 km

1.81 km

583 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

8.98 km

1.80 km

524 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

21°C

14°C

51 %

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Comments

October 1, 2023,Cardiff HM

I always thought no one could top the crowd in Berlin... but the crowd in Cardiff was awesome. I have never experienced such enthusiasm.

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Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Principality Stadium

People's Bridge

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Wales Millennium Centre

Roath Park Lake

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