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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Companies House

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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Companies House

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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Companies House

03:55

15.3km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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932 m

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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2.16 km

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff and the coffee is good too

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6.43 km

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in recognition of the friendship and trade with Norway. The building stands out with its Nordic architecture.

Roald Dahl was christened here and along the bay, you can also find Dahl's Very Large Alligator

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6.89 km

Channel Dry Dock

Lake

7.72 km

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Highlight • Monument

The Enormous Crocodile statue in Cardiff Bay is a playful tribute to the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s story. It adds a touch of fun to the waterfront area and celebrates Dahl’s connection to Cardiff, where he was born.

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9.25 km

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Highlight • Other

11.9 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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12.2 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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12.3 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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14.1 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

6.88 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

6.40 km

1.03 km

264 m

172 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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The Animal Wall – Bute Park loop from Companies House

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Castle Arcade

The Animal Wall

Bute Park

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