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Easy hikes and walks around Cardiff

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Exploring Cardiff on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Cardiff. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. Roath Park loop via Roath Pleasure Gardens

5.65km

01:27

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Taff loop from Cardiff Castle via Bute Park and Sophia Gardens

6.70km

01:43

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. River Taff and Glamorganishire Canal loop

6.88km

01:47

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay loop

7.54km

01:55

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bute Park, Llandaff & Pontcanna Fields loop

7.61km

01:56

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Castle Coch and Fforest Fawr loop

6.09km

01:47

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rumney Hill Gardens and Riverside Park loop

4.40km

01:09

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Coed y Gof Forest

5.12km

01:22

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Garth loop

2.65km

00:52

110m

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. St Fagans National History Museum loop

4.01km

01:03

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Cardiff

1. Roath Park loop via Roath Pleasure Gardens

2. River Taff loop from Cardiff Castle via Bute Park and Sophia Gardens

3. River Taff and Glamorganishire Canal loop

4. Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay loop

5. Bute Park, Llandaff & Pontcanna Fields loop

6. Castle Coch and Fforest Fawr loop

7. Rumney Hill Gardens and Riverside Park loop

8. Coed y Gof Forest

9. The Garth loop

10. St Fagans National History Museum loop

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