Cardiff
You don't have to head into the countryside for
some great walks. Somewhat surprisingly there are some great
walks in our towns and cities too, particularly Cardiff.
How's this for a random fact? - Cardiff has more green space per
person than any other UK city. So you see there are plenty of
opportunities for walks here. Okay, so they might not afford
the stunning views of the Brecon Beacons or the dramatic sweeps of
the coastline but they are certainly crammed full of interesting
and historical sites.
Cardiff Centenary Walk 3.5km (2
miles)
A walk through the heart of the city centre highlighting
the things you'd normally walk straight past. There's a
leaflet to guide you here {link to leaflet on Cardiff Council site}
but a keep a look out for the way makers embedded in the pavement
to show you the way.
The Cardiff Bay Trail 10km (6 miles)
You might be familiar with Mermaid Quay, the
bar/restaurant/entertainment quarter of Cardiff Bay but there is a
lot more to this area of the city than you might think. And
now thanks to a new circular trail you can walk right around the
bay taking in sights such as the Pierhead Building, Norwegian
Church and the Cardiff Bay barrage from where you get great views
back across the bay and the city.
The Taff Trail 93km (55 miles)
The Taff Trail starts (or finishes, depending which
directions you're walking in) on the waters' edge in Cardiff
Bay. Before you are 55 miles of track that take you through
the city centre, into the Southern Wales valleys, though the Brecon
Beacons and on to the market town of Brecon. Quite a contrast
in scenery. The Cardiff section of the trail takes you past
some of the city's most famous landmarks - the Wales Millennium
Centre, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle, Llandaf Cathedral and
Castell Coch.
Don't forget information on these on other walks in Cardiff are
available from our Tourist
Information Centres
Alternatively, you might like to try one of the other
areas of Southern Wales for more great walking ideas.
The Brecon Beacons
The
Golden Coast
The Valleys of Southern
Wales
The Wye Valley & Vale
of Usk
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