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Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Llandaf

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Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Llandaf

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Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Llandaf

01:25

13.1km

170m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.51 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

3.22 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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3.66 km

River Taff

Lake

4.98 km

Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. Yet these great towers with their unmistakable conical roofs only hint at the splendour within.

Tip by

5.04 km

First Light Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee in this tiny coffeehouse that loves walkers, runners & riders

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5.08 km

Castle Coch Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Really fun and beautiful descent down past Castle Coch. Catch it on a spring morning with sun breaking through the trees, truly spectacular. Smooth tarmac, not technical, flows very nicely.

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9.31 km

Forest Mountain Biking Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

13.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

2.85 km

2.15 km

1.63 km

542 m

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

5.56 km

168 m

161 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 10 August

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Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Llandaf

Melingriffith Water Wheel

View of the River

Radyr Weir

View of Castell Coch

First Light Coffee Shop

Castle Coch Descent

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