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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Taffs Well

Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Taffs Well

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Taffs Well

Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Taffs Well

Moderate

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(25)

463

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Radyr Weir – Blackweir Bridge and Weir loop from Taffs Well

01:53

32.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.9 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

840 m

Wooded section of the Taff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

taff trail is lovely . small sections can be industrial, however I found this section through the trees particularly beautiful 🌳

Tip by

3.63 km

Coed Caedyrys

Forest

3

4.03 km

View of the Taff Valley

Highlight • Forest

So much gravel to wave a stick at...

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4

9.52 km

The Lewis Arms

Highlight • Pub

Always a good place to stop for refreshments. It’s a popular pub and can be busy at times.

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10.9 km

River Taff

Lake

6

11.3 km

Radyr Weir

Highlight • Structure

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout …

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7

15.1 km

Llandaff Weir

Highlight • Natural

Llandaff Weir on the River Taff was built in the mid 1800s to help control the flow and water levels upstream. It was built in a dangerous rapid part of the river which had previously claimed several lives.

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17.5 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

9

19.6 km

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cardiff Castle is situated within picturesque parklands at the heart of the Welsh capital. The site has a rich 2,000-year history; from Roman fort, to Norman keep and eventually to stone-built castle. You experience great views from the castle.

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10

22.9 km

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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11

27.1 km

Melingriffith Water Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

B

32.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

2.01 km

1.04 km

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

935 m

335 m

330 m

102 m

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

34 %

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