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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Cardiff

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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Cardiff

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5.0

(2)

76

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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Cardiff

01:22

5.36km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.41 km

The Summerhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

"The Summerhouse cafe offers a wide selection of locally sourced drinks and snacks. The outdoor seating area provides views of the Herbaceous Border. The café is popular with families with …

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2

1.76 km

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Highlight • Monument

Although it might look like an ancient monument, it was actually installed in 1978 to celebrate Cardiff hosting the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
The central table stone was moved from the …

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3

1.96 km

The Animal Wall

Highlight • Monument

The best view of the the Animal Wall is at the southern boundary of the park from Castle Street.

The carving of the animals began in the late 1880s. Architect …

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4

2.27 km

Castle Arcade

Highlight • Rest Area

"Constructed between 1882 and 1889, Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including French café Madame Fromage, Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, …

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5

2.58 km

Royal Arcade, Cardiff

Highlight • Structure

"Dating back to 1858, Royal Arcade is the city’s oldest arcade. As much a hub of culture now as it was 150 years ago, the arcade has a variety of …

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6

3.00 km

Cardiff Bakestones

Highlight • Cafe

Amazing fresh Welsh Cakes to be had here!!

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7

3.10 km

St John the Baptist Church, Cardiff

Highlight • Other

The church dates from the 12th Century and is one of Cardiff's oldest remaining mediaeval buildings.

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8

3.70 km

Bute Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A total of 56 hectares of park right in the city by the river and the castle. There are many hiking opportunities.

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5.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

2.03 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

2.28 km

680 m

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