Cardiff Castle – View of Dunraven Bay Cliffs loop from Cathays

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Cardiff Castle – View of Dunraven Bay Cliffs loop from Cathays

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Cardiff Castle – View of Dunraven Bay Cliffs loop from Cathays

05:20

85.2km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 43 m for 87 m

After 43.1 km for 55 m

After 83.3 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6.91 km

Ely Trail Gravel and Tarmac Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Half gravel, half tarmac cycle path

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18.8 km

Hensol Forest

Forest

40.7 km

View of Ogmore River Mouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views over Ogmore river mouth

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42.7 km

View of Ogmore

Highlight • Viewpoint

43.2 km

View of the Bristol Channel from Nash Point Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

This grassy cliff top expanse is a fantastic resting spot with spectacular sea views and grazing sheep. You can see the outline of North Somerset on the horizon.

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43.9 km

View of Dunraven Bay Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful layered cliffs around Dunraven Bay with rocks dating back 300 millions years when what is now Wales was just south of the equator.

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83.0 km

Pontcanna Fields Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Natural

Pontcanna Fields is part of the Grade II listed parkland that spans north from Cardiff along the River Taff.

Its main feature, and a very beautiful one that is, is …

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83.2 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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