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The Lewis Arms – View of Castell Coch loop from Tongwynlais

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The Lewis Arms – View of Castell Coch loop from Tongwynlais

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The Lewis Arms – View of Castell Coch loop from Tongwynlais

00:38

6.01km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

827 m

Bridge Over the River Taff

Highlight • River

2

1.17 km

Walnut Tree Viaduct Remaining Brick Pillar

Highlight • Monument

The Walnut Tree Viaduct spanned the valley between the ridges of the Garth and Castell Coch. The one remaining brick pillar is all that remains of this massive structure.

Tip by

3

2.20 km

First Light Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee in this tiny coffeehouse that loves walkers, runners & riders

Tip by

4

2.22 km

The Dropbar Workshop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great local independent bike repair workshop and used bike sales. Open Tu-Sa 9:30-16:00, closes at 14:30 We and Fr

Tip by

5

2.24 km

The Lewis Arms

Highlight • Pub

Always a good place to stop for refreshments. It’s a popular pub and can be busy at times.

Tip by

6

2.30 km

View of Castell Coch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. Yet these great towers with their unmistakable conical roofs only hint at the splendour within.

Tip by

7

4.14 km

Tafarn Ty Nant

Highlight • Restaurant

Wednesday night is Quiz night

Tip by

B

6.01 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

1.78 km

832 m

410 m

354 m

345 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

800 m

543 m

165 m

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

11 %

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