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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cardiff

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cardiff

Moderate

100

runners

Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cardiff

00:46

7.41km

30m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.28 km

Roath Park Wild Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Adjoining Roath Park Lake is a wild garden with nice pathways and is a meeting place for many types of birds

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2

5.49 km

Roath Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

5.71 km

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

6.06 km

Terra Nova Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful cafe perched right over the edge of the lake - feels like being in a rowboat right on the lake! Enjoying a generous baked potato and chilli con carne marks a great end to a wonderful hike.

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5

6.17 km

Roath Park Waterfall

Highlight • Structure

6

6.38 km

Roath Park Rose Garden

Highlight • Natural

During the spring and summer months, Roath Park boasts an exceptional floral display.

The rose garden has been an attraction since the 1950s and in the 60s the Royal National …

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B

7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

836 m

447 m

236 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.01 km

720 m

447 m

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