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Cardiff Castle – The Summerhouse Café loop from Cathays

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Cardiff Castle – The Summerhouse Café loop from Cathays

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Cardiff Castle – The Summerhouse Café loop from Cathays

01:02

10.0km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.36 km

Duke Street Arcade

Highlight • Rest Area

"Duke Street was finished in 1902 and is home to cafes such as Garlands, as well as hairdressers, barbers and art dealers. Upstairs houses Cardiff’s creative community and the arcade …

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1.52 km

Cardiff Castle is situated within picturesque parklands at the heart of the Welsh capital. The site has a rich 2,000-year history; from Roman fort, to Norman keep and eventually to stone-built castle. You experience great views from the castle.

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2.55 km

Motorlegs

Highlight • Other

8.19 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

8.23 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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8.58 km

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Highlight • Monument

Although it might look like an ancient monument, it was actually installed in 1978 to celebrate Cardiff hosting the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
The central table stone was moved from the …

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10.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

948 m

666 m

193 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

3.85 km

520 m

409 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Cardiff Castle – The Summerhouse Café loop from Cathays

Duke Street Arcade

Cardiff Castle

Motorlegs

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

The Summerhouse Café

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

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