Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Llandaf

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Llandaf

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Roath Park Lake – Roath Park Rose Garden loop from Llandaf

01:33

15.0km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 9.40 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.91 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 …

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8.54 km

Roath Park Wild Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Adjoining Roath Park Lake is a wild garden with nice pathways and is a meeting place for many types of birds

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8.76 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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8.98 km

Weeping Willow Overhanging the Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.46 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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9.56 km

Roath Park Waterfall

Highlight • Structure

9.78 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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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

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