Cardiff Castle – Bute Park loop from Cardiff Central

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Cardiff Castle – Bute Park loop from Cardiff Central

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Cardiff Castle – Bute Park loop from Cardiff Central

03:08

50.3km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.25 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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948 m

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cardiff Castle is situated within picturesque parklands at the heart of the Welsh capital. The site has a rich 2,000-year history; from Roman fort, to Norman keep and eventually to stone-built castle. You experience great views from the castle.

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1.28 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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8.25 km

St Fagans National Museum of History

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum was founded in 1946 following the donation of the castle and lands by the Earl of Plymouth.[6] It opened its doors to the public in 1948, under the …

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15.3 km

Log Wood

Forest

17.3 km

Cyclists' Café Stop

Highlight • Cafe

super duper

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29.8 km

Pysgodlyn Mawr

Highlight • Forest

Nestled within Hensol Forest is Pysgodlyn Mawr, a designated SSSI site and owned by the Welsh Forestry Commission. Here you'll find a beautiful serene coarse fishing lake.

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30.2 km

Hensol Forest

Forest

46.3 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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