Cardiff: Bute Park to Llandaff Cathedral
From Cardiff Castle up the River Taff through Bute Park to Llandaff Cathedral.
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 32 m
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About this walk
Cardiff: Bute Park to Llandaff Cathedral is an easy 7.7 km out-and-back walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Cardiff Castle (grid reference ST 180 765). The start can be reached by public transport.
Bute Park stretches north from Cardiff Castle along the River Taff, the green heart of the city. From the castle, the walk follows the Taff Trail up the river through the park and its arboretum.
It reaches Llandaff, where the cathedral stands in a hollow by the river, and returns the same way.
Route
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1
Bute Park
Follow the Taff up through Bute Park.
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2
Llandaff
Continue to Llandaff Cathedral, and return.
Summit
On the way
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Cardiff CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cardiff: Bute Park to Llandaff Cathedral take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 7.7 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Cardiff Castle (grid reference ST 180 765). City-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Cardiff Central and Queen Street stations are a short walk away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat surfaced paths, shared with cyclists.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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