The best running trails around Cathays

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Running around Cathays 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 Cathays—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.

Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cathays	Expert 02:27 23.6km
Roath Park Lake loop from Gabalfa	Intermediate 00:58 9.34km
Llandaff Weir loop from Cathays	Expert 01:52 17.6km
Cardiff Castle – Blackweir Bridge loop from Cathays	Intermediate 01:28 14.3km

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Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cathays
02:27
23.6km
6:12/km
100m
100m
Expert
2,232
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Roath Park Lake loop from Gabalfa
00:58
9.34km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
684
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Llandaff Weir loop from Cathays
01:52
17.6km
6:22/km
60m
60m
Expert
5.0
(2)
467
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Cardiff Castle – Blackweir Bridge loop from Cathays
01:28
14.3km
6:11/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
72
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.