Radyr Woods and the Glamorgan Canal

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Overview

A relatively flat walk which takes in woodland and river scenery as well as remnants of Cardiff's industrial past. We shall be going through Radyr Woods to Llandaff North and back via Hailey Park and the surviving section of the Glamorgan Canal.

Saturday, 1 June 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.9km / 4.9mi
Ascent:: 30m / 98ft
Type:: circular

Starting point is Radyr Train Station Car Park. If this is full please park responsibly in one of the surrounding housing estates, and we shall meet at the Station Car Park entrance.

Some of the walk will be on the Taff Trail which is shared with cyclists, so please be aware.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 13562 80305
Nearest postcode:: CF15 8EJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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