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Llandaff Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Llandaf

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Llandaff Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Llandaf

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5.0

(3)

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Llandaff Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Llandaf

00:33

9.31km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.70 km for 90 m

After 6.15 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

River Taff Weir

Highlight • Monument

Great view of the weir from the bridge

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2.62 km

Llandaff Weir on the River Taff was built in the mid 1800s to help control the flow and water levels upstream. It was built in a dangerous rapid part of the river which had previously claimed several lives.

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4.18 km

Mountain Bike Ramps

Highlight • Structure

There good ramps but a bit bumpy

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4.34 km

Pathway Along the River Taff

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.75 km

Millennium Bridge over the River Taff

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot for a view of the weir and the Taff

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4.77 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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4.79 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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5.06 km

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Natural

Pontcanna Fields is part of the Grade II listed parkland that spans north from Cardiff along the River Taff.

Its main feature, and a very beautiful one that is, is …

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9.31 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

1.24 km

594 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Llandaff Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Llandaf

River Taff Weir

Llandaff Weir

Mountain Bike Ramps

Pathway Along the River Taff

Millennium Bridge over the River Taff

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

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