Ely Trail and Taff Trail loop to Cardiff Bay

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This is a scenic ride down the Taff and Ely trails to the Bay, and returning via the Taff Trail and the new cycle way.

We'll ride from Hailey Park down the Taff Trail to Sophia Gardens, then on generally quiet roads through Pontcanna across to the Ely Trail, which we'll follow down to the International Sports Village. We'll have lovely views of Cardiff Bay as we cross to Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve and Hamadryad Park. After an outside refreshment stop in the bay area,(buy takeaway / alternatively bring your own) we'll return via the Taff trail, joining the new cycleway skirting Bute Park up to Gabalfa and some quiet roads back to the start.

We will be cycling on a mixture of shared cycle paths, segregated cycleway, and quiet roads. Suitable for all bikes including nextbikes and electric bikes. Please note that the Ely trail is a mainly grit surface, and may be muddy/wet if there has been recent rain, so is not really recommended for your best road bike!

There will be an outside self-catered/takeaway stop in the Bay area, toilets available.

Please bring a spare inner tube, cycle helmets are advised. Also some money/card if you want to buy takeaway refreshments..

We never leave anyone behind