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Secret Garden Café, Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cathays

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Secret Garden Café, Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cathays

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Secret Garden Café, Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cathays

02:40

10.4km

40m

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

Start point

Train Station

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912 m

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff and the coffee is good too

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940 m

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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2.45 km

Pathway Along the River Taff

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.43 km

River Taff

Lake

6.14 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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7.61 km

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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9.15 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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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.73 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

1.69 km

1.45 km

1.06 km

1.03 km

407 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Secret Garden Café, Bute Park – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Cathays

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Stuttgart Garden

Pathway Along the River Taff

Cambrian Way Trail Marker

Muddy Forest Footpath

Blackweir Weir on the River Taff

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

The Summerhouse Café

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