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

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

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

01:21

5.24km

20m

Hiking

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.35 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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2

1.40 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

3

2.90 km

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Structure

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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4

2.92 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

2.94 km

Millennium Bridge over the River Taff

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot for a view of the weir and the Taff

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3.35 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

7

4.24 km

Secret Garden Café, Bute Park

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff and the coffee is good too

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B

5.24 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

1.62 km

313 m

Surfaces

4.03 km

1.09 km

116 m

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