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Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly Castle loop

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Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly Castle loop

Moderate

4.3

(28)

260

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Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly Castle loop

02:40

42.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 5, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35.2 km for 88 m

After 41.2 km for 101 m

After 41.5 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.77 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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12.5 km

Castell Coch

Highlight • Historical Site

Castell Coch is a 19th-century castle overlooking the village of Tongwynlais. Whilst there has been a castle on the site since the Norman period, architect William Burges transformed the crumbling …

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19.8 km

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most complete, still standing castles in South Wales. You can park for free at Morrisons just up the road, and entry is free on certain days. It's worth checking ahead!

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35.3 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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41.2 km

Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Settlement

Cardiff Bay offers a fantastic urban environment to run around. There is something about iconic landmarks that keeps you moving on to the next one. From the Norwegian Church, to …

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41.5 km

Wales Millennium Centre

Highlight • Monument

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

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42.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

8.74 km

3.72 km

529 m

511 m

262 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

16.2 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

8°C

35 %

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Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly Castle loop

Radyr Weir

Castell Coch

Caerphilly Castle

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Cardiff Bay

Wales Millennium Centre

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