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Radyr and Morganstown

Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Radyr

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Radyr and Morganstown

Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Radyr

Moderate

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Radyr Weir – View of Castell Coch loop from Radyr

02:12

8.26km

90m

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.26 km

Blue Bridge, Radyr

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Narrow bridge which is next to Radyr train station.
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2

1.83 km

Radyr Weir

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A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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2.27 km

River Taff

Lake

4

3.59 km

View of Castell Coch

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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.

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5

4.45 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Taff

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Wonderful bridge spanning the River Taff

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6

4.62 km

View from Ynys Bridge

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Unfortunately, the road over this bridge ends in a builder's yard. To access the Taff Trail from here you will have to negotiate the A470 junction.

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7

5.46 km

Tafarn Ty Nant

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Wednesday night is Quiz night

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8.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

2.36 km

1.44 km

960 m

609 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

2.53 km

220 m

< 100 m

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