Bute Park loop from Cardiff University

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Bute Park loop from Cardiff University

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Bute Park loop from Cardiff University

01:04

10.2km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 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 5.94 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.42 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

5.23 km

Bute Park and Arboretum Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

Bute Park and Arboretum covers an area of about 30 acres, comprising landscaped gardens and parkland that once formed the grounds of Cardiff Castle.

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6.03 km

Bute Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A total of 56 hectares of park right in the city by the river and the castle. There are many hiking opportunities.

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6.14 km

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Highlight • Monument

Although it might look like an ancient monument, it was actually installed in 1978 to celebrate Cardiff hosting the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
The central table stone was moved from the …

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

1.99 km

932 m

591 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

3.70 km

641 m

580 m

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 28 October

14°C

11°C

46 %

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