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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cyncoed

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cyncoed

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cyncoed

02:04

8.02km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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555 m

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.

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618 m

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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1.50 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 of wildlife and nature. There are two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and much of the grassland and woodland outside of the SSSIs is designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).
Dogs are permitted on the café balcony, car park and Grab & Go seating area only and are not permitted anywhere else on the site, including the paths. Natural Resources Wales has advised that the risk from dogs to the fungi is too great. Waxcaps are very sensitive to changes in habitat such as fluctuations in soil moisture, temperature and nitrate levels which can reduce the production of fruiting bodies. In particular, sudden changes to nitrate levels on the site – from dog urine specifically – can have a detrimental effect on the fungi.
There is a fully accessible Visitor Centre with cafe, toilets, free wi-fi, room hire, equipment hire, changing rooms and other facilities include the boathouse, bird hide, education centre, nature trails and paths, bike parking/shelters and car parking.

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4.24 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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4.46 km

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.81 km

Terra Nova Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful cafe perched right over the edge of the lake - feels like being in a rowboat right on the lake! Enjoying a generous baked potato and chilli con carne marks a great end to a wonderful hike.

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5.10 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 Rose Society recognised its importance and chose to plant award-winning roses there.

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6.31 km

Roath Park Lake and the Scott Memorial Lighthouse

Highlight • Lake

Roath Park is one of Cardiff's most loved parks, it was recently awarded the prestigious Green Flag award to recognise its high quality and its importance to Cardiff.

In the centre of the park sits the wonderful Roath Lake, a peaceful place to walk around with sights of ducks, birds, and an impressive lighthouse stood in the water. There is a lovely little café and plenty of places to picnic, so take a seat and enjoy the view.

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8.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

1.21 km

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

2.23 km

1.77 km

1.29 km

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Cyncoed

Rhydypenau Woods and Llanishen Reservoir

Llanishen Reservoir Woodland Trails

Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs

Roath Park Lake

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Terra Nova Café

Roath Park Rose Garden

Roath Park Lake and the Scott Memorial Lighthouse

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