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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park loop from Companies House

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park loop from Companies House

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park loop from Companies House

02:24

9.39km

30m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.22 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

3.65 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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3.67 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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5.22 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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5.69 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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5.77 km

Bute Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A total of 56 hectares of park right in the city by the river and the castle. There are many hiking opportunities.

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5.89 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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6.09 km

The Animal Wall

Highlight • Monument

The best view of the the Animal Wall is at the southern boundary of the park from Castle Street.

The carving of the animals began in the late 1880s. Architect …

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6.89 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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9.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

2.40 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

4.37 km

4.12 km

466 m

377 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Bute Park loop from Companies House

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

The Summerhouse Café

Cardiff Bridge

Bute Park

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

The Animal Wall

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

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