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Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Tongwynlais

Bike touring routes & trails

Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Tongwynlais

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395

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Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Tongwynlais

01:10

19.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.49 km for 237 m

After 9.47 km for 207 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.58 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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2

2.48 km

Wooden Sculptures at Forest Farm Country Park

Highlight • Structure

Very close to the Taff Trail. A great little spot to see this incredible carved structure and a great photo opportunity.

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3

5.41 km

Llandaff Weir

Highlight • Natural

Llandaff Weir on the River Taff was built in the mid 1800s to help control the flow and water levels upstream. It was built in a dangerous rapid part of the river which had previously claimed several lives.

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4

7.59 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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5

9.30 km

Dock Feeder Canal Path

Highlight • Natural

This is paradise for ducks and exotic-looking vegetation

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6

9.79 km

Bute Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A total of 56 hectares of park right in the city by the river and the castle. There are many hiking opportunities.

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7

10.00 km

Bute Park Flower Display

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little stretch of Bute Park has stunning flowers on display of all kinds. Well worth slowing down to enjoy the views

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8

15.8 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

B

19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.33 km

500 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

856 m

622 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 30 August

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