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: October 31, 2025

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1.49 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

2.38 km

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Highlight • Cafe

"The Secret Garden Café is an independent cafe in the heart of Bute Park, with big environmental values. The café specialises in sourcing local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Everything is homemade by the amazing team." Source: bute-park.com/attraction/secret-garden-cafe

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2.41 km

Stuttgart Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

""The City between the wood and vines..."

There have been links of friendship with Stuttgart since 1955.

The “Image of Stuttgarg Garden” was offered to Cardiff by its twin city …

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2.77 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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4.34 km

Blackweir Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The footbridge over the Taff here was built in the 1980s by Cardiff University in tandem with development of nearby student accommodation. Engineering students were involved in the bridge project.

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4.38 km

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Highlight • Structure

This impressive weir lies on the River Taff in Cardiff. On its eastern bank lies Blackweir Woods, an important habitat for plenty of wildlife and birds. There's a bridge above …

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5.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

2.20 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

1.14 km

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 21 December

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Secret Garden Café, Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge loop from Gabalfa

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Stuttgart Garden

The Summerhouse Café

Blackweir Bridge

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

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