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The best running trails around Cardiff

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Running around Cardiff is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Cardiff—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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1. Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cathays

23.6km

02:27

100m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle

6.52km

00:41

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bute Park Sculpture Trail loop from Llandaff

6.70km

00:41

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Bute Park Sculpture Trail loop from Maindy

4.28km

00:27

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Roath Park Lake loop from Roath

6.31km

00:39

20m

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cardiff Central

11.4km

01:11

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cardiff Bay

10.1km

01:03

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Blackweir Bridge loop from Pontcanna

4.26km

00:26

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Blackweir Bridge – Llandaff Weir loop from Pontcanna

16.4km

01:45

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Blackweir Bridge loop from Cathays

6.12km

00:38

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Cardiff

1. Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cathays

2. Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle

3. Bute Park Sculpture Trail loop from Llandaff

4. Bute Park Sculpture Trail loop from Maindy

5. Roath Park Lake loop from Roath

6. Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cardiff Central

7. Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cardiff Bay

8. Blackweir Bridge loop from Pontcanna

9. Blackweir Bridge – Llandaff Weir loop from Pontcanna

10. Blackweir Bridge loop from Cathays

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