Running Routes

Bute Park, Blackwier & Pontcanna Fields

This area of public park just to the north of Cardiff City centre offers numerous running routes of varying distances. varying distances. Here is an example: www.walkjogrun.net. If you like running here, why not try our Self-Transcendence Races?
www.srichinmoyraces.org/uk/races/cardiff

Cardif Bay Barrage

Cosmeston Lakes

Just a few miles from Cardiff, the woodland and lakeside paths at Cosmeston are great for quiet, scenic runs. You can run out there from Cardiff or just do a circuit of the lakes - there are some suggested walking/running routes at:

Roath Park

A magnet for runners in the eastern side of Cardiff, Roath park is flat and scenic and has parking and a public loo.
Short route: www.map-runner.com/runners/jac_hurst/myruns/Roath-Park-5km
Lake route: www.map-runner.com/runners/smarth/myruns/Roath-park-lake-7k

Taff Trail

Popular for marathon training, this well surfaced trail offers traffic-free running from Cardiff right up to Brecon.

The Garth

Our nearest "mountain" and the obvious place to head for if you are wanting to taste fell running (without going anywhere too challenging or remote). A race is held here every April (The Pentyrch Hill Race) and on a clear day the easily reached summit offers awesome views over Cardiff. You can park at the foot of the hill (picnic site marked on the map) or even run out to The Garth from Cardiff using the Taff Trail.