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Garth Summit – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

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Garth Summit – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

Hard

5.0

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Garth Summit – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

06:06

22.1km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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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1.29 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

7.71 km

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good food, super friendly and thirst quenching.

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8.09 km

Carved Tree Face

Highlight • Natural

A dead tree has had a carving added to it. At Christmas 2023 the trees here were decorated.

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9.25 km

View from Garth Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

very steep ascent but worth it the views!

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11.5 km

Garth Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning little hill with commanding views just outside Cardiff with a trig pointed summit. It is a UK listed Marilyn.

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12.0 km

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road to the South of Garth Mountain is named the "Route Des Alpes" on Google maps. I'm thinking it isn't genuine, but I like it!

The views from the …

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18.6 km

River Taff

Lake

19.0 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

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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20.2 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of lovely river views all down this trail. Great place for a daily run!

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22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.38 km

5.88 km

4.52 km

2.92 km

802 m

570 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

3.47 km

2.52 km

1.87 km

1.07 km

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Garth Summit – Radyr Weir loop from Llandaf

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Carved Tree Face

View from Garth Hill

Garth Summit

View of Garth Mountain from Route des Alpes

Radyr Weir

View of the River

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