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Nant Fawr Metal Bridge – Llanishen Reservoir loop from Cardiff University

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Nant Fawr Metal Bridge – Llanishen Reservoir loop from Cardiff University

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Nant Fawr Metal Bridge – Llanishen Reservoir loop from Cardiff University

01:19

5.14km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 1.38 km for 138 m

After 3.23 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.00 km

Nant Fawr Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Narrow bridge over a stream

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2

1.44 km

Rhydypenau Woods and Llanishen Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy a pretty stroll through the woodland surrounding Llanishen Reservoir.

Well-maintained dirt paths will lead you around the forest where there is a rope swing and stream to discover, a little something for the kids to enjoy too.

Tip by

3

1.51 km

Llanishen Reservoir Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

multiple well kept trails around the woodlands , but don't go cycling around the reservoir as I found out there is no cycling, even though there are no signs , i got abuse from aggressive walkers about it.

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4

2.82 km

Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs forms a vital part of the green and blue infrastructure of Cardiff. The mix of grassland, woodland, scrub and waterside habitats offers opportunities for all kinds …

Tip by

5

3.26 km

Llanishen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Whatever you do is don't cycle around the reservoir, got told off and abusively shouted at.

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B

5.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

1.10 km

538 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 28 October

14°C

9°C

52 %

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