Section 7 of 7, Taff Trail
Taffs Well to Cardiff Bay
8.5 miles (13.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 124 834. Finish: ST 192 744. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 44 m of climbing and 77 m of descent; highest point 46 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Taffs Well.
- Station
- Taffs Well, 230 m from the start. Directions ST 124 832
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 330 m from the start. Directions ST 123 831Taffs Well Railway Station, 330 m from the start. Directions ST 123 831Bus stop, 530 m from the start. Directions ST 122 829
- Car parks
- Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions ST 124 832Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions ST 125 831Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions ST 128 838
Getting back
The section finishes at Cardiff Bay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Cardiff Bay, 520 m from the finish. Directions ST 190 749
- Bus stops
- Mermaid Quay, 150 m from the finish. Directions ST 190 744Millennium Centre, 210 m from the finish. Directions ST 192 746
Planning the Taff Trail
- Planning the whole trail: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 95%.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
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