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Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

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Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

Hard

3,298

runners

Principality Stadium – Roath Park Lake loop from Cathays

02:26

23.5km

90m

Running

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.31 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

2

1.78 km

Principality Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Since renamed the Principality Stadium, it will always be called the Millennium Stadium by the locals

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3

7.90 km

People's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

You may have to wait if the bridge is up

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4

11.4 km

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Cafe

Claiming to be the quirkiest Coffee Shop in Cardiff (and possibly succeeding). Unlike most coffee shops, this one is made from shipping containers, with deck chairs in the front yard …

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5

11.5 km

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in recognition of the friendship and trade with Norway. The building stands out with its Nordic architecture.

Roald Dahl was christened here and along the bay, you can also find Dahl's Very Large Alligator

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6

11.6 km

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Religious Site

This Norwegian Church harks back to a time of trade between Norway and Wales. Roald Dahl was also baptised here.

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7

20.6 km

Roath Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Roath Park Lake has stunning vistas and tree-lined pathways. Lots of birds relax on the shores.

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20.8 km

Roath Park Lake

Lake

B

23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

3.02 km

2.14 km

1.81 km

351 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

8.85 km

1.81 km

524 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 20 August

19°C

12°C

36 %

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Comments

October 1, 2023,Cardiff HM

I always thought no one could top the crowd in Berlin... but the crowd in Cardiff was awesome. I have never experienced such enthusiasm.

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