Cardiff to Caerphilly

Description

This is a lovely ride that follows NCN route 8 and the Taff trail from Cardiff to Caerphilly.
You start on the River Taff in Cardiff and head along the river northwards passing the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle. There are also views of the attractive riverside Bute park and the Weir on the Taff near Maindy as you leave the centre of Cardiff. You soon come to Radyr and then onto Castle Coch (the Red Castle) before leaving the river and heading east towards Caerphilly along a dismantled railway line and quiet roads. This final stretch has lovely views of Nantgarw before heading into the centre of Caerphilly and finishing at the castle.

Cardiff to Caerphilly Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Cardiff to Caerphilly Aerial Photo View Map- view photos and points of interest

Distance

12 miles (20 km)

Difficulty

Memory Map Route

Cardiff to Caerphilly.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Cardiff to Caerphilly.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Cardiff

Caerphilly

Route Photos


Cardiff Millenium Stadium on the River Taff	Cardiff Castle	Bute Park, Cardiff	Weir on the Taff

On the trail near Radyr	Castle Coch	View of Nantgarw from the trail	Caerphilly Castle

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route