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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

02:09

20.2km

130m

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: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.11 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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5.36 km

Roath Park Lake

Lake

5.98 km

Roath Park Rose Garden

Highlight • Natural

During the spring and summer months, Roath Park boasts an exceptional floral display.

The rose garden has been an attraction since the 1950s and in the 60s the Royal National …

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8.61 km

Bute Park Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Trail

This sculpture trail has an assortment of weird and whacky animals, and silhouettes of figures. The path also has interactive exhibits for the kids.

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9.88 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

10.9 km

Gabalfa Woods

Forest

20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.98 km

2.22 km

1.45 km

831 m

308 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

6.54 km

4.05 km

2.22 km

129 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

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15°C

43 %

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Lisvane and Thornhill

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