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The best cycling routes around Cardiff

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Set on the Bristol Channel coastline with the hills of the South Wales Valleys rising to the north, cycling in Cardiff and its varied surroundings could keep you occupied for a lifetime. In the heart of the capital, explore the bay on cycle paths and head to Bute Park and the River Taff with the city’s historic castle at the very south.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Bute Park to Cardiff Bay loop

19.5km

01:13

80m

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

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2. Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly Castle loop

42.0km

02:40

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Radyr Weir loop from Ninian Park

24.0km

01:25

80m

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

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4. Llandaff Weir – Radyr Weir loop from Cathays

33.8km

02:09

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Radyr

34.8km

02:11

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of the Taff Valley – Radyr Weir loop from Cathays

46.4km

02:46

260m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of the Taff Valley – The Lewis Arms loop from Whitchurch

70.1km

04:18

500m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Danescourt

150km

09:34

1,390m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Cardiff Bay – Penarth Pier loop from Ninian Park

40.8km

02:29

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Dock Feeder Canal Path – Bute Park Flower Display loop from Cathays

40.4km

02:18

70m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Cardiff

1. Bute Park to Cardiff Bay loop

2. Cardiff Bay to Caerphilly Castle loop

3. Blackweir Bridge and Weir – Radyr Weir loop from Ninian Park

4. Llandaff Weir – Radyr Weir loop from Cathays

5. View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Radyr

6. View of the Taff Valley – Radyr Weir loop from Cathays

7. View of the Taff Valley – The Lewis Arms loop from Whitchurch

8. Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontsticill Reservoir loop from Danescourt

9. View of Cardiff Bay – Penarth Pier loop from Ninian Park

10. Dock Feeder Canal Path – Bute Park Flower Display loop from Cathays

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