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Llandaff Bishop's Palace Gatehouse

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Llandaff Bishop's Palace Gatehouse

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Llandaff Bishop's Palace Gatehouse

Name: Llandaff Bishop's Palace Gatehouse
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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Blue Bridge, Radyr – River Taff Weir loop from Radyr

33.0km

01:57

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Castell Coch – Taff Trail Junction loop from Rumney

51.1km

02:44

260m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Roath Basin Bridge – Llandaff Cathedral loop from Barry

46.0km

02:37

370m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andy Lewis MTB 🇬🇧

July 21, 2024

Originally a small medieval fortress, it is thought that the palace was first built by William de Braose who became Bishop in 1266. The palace was abandoned as a residence following damage in the Owain Glyndwr rebellion of 1402-05, with the Bishops thereafter preferring their more secure dwelling at Mathern in Monmouthshire. Although the palace seems to have remained intact until at least 1601, it was probably destroyed during the English Civil War when many castles were similarly slighted by Parliamentarian forces.

The only substantial remains today are the impressive gatehouse, the rest of the site is now an ornamental park which was developed in the 1970’s.

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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Llandaff Bishop's Palace Gatehouse

1. Blue Bridge, Radyr – River Taff Weir loop from Radyr

2. View of Castell Coch – Taff Trail Junction loop from Rumney

3. Roath Basin Bridge – Llandaff Cathedral loop from Barry

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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