Welcome to Cardiff

Outdoor Cardiff is about using partnership and co-ordination to promote the rich variety of open air events, places and activities that the city has to offer, in contrast to the more familiar image of Cardiff as a cosmopolitan capital city known for its rugby and sporting tradition, cultural venues, shopping and nightlife.

This portal provides links to a wide range of web sites, allowing residents and visitors to discover what outdoor opportunities are on offer in the city and its surroundings.

If you are interested in discovering more about the way in which outdoor provision is planned, promoted and managed in Cardiff, you may wish to follow the links to the following strategy and policy documents.

Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP)

We have now produced a Draft ROWIP 2020-30 for public consultation and we welcome your views or comments by e-mail to rowip@cardiff.gov.uk.

Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 2020-30 (2.61mb PDF)Link opens in a new window

Events coming up

RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge – Bute Park

21/08/2019

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Bute Park Education Centre

Bat Walk at Forest Farm

24/08/2019

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Warden's Centre, Forest Farm

Things to do highlights…

Horse Riding

Download permissive Route maps, see what’s on offer and book a riding taster session at Cardiff Riding School or learn why we want to create more routes for horse riders.

Cycling

Cycling can be a quick, healthy and fun way to make short trips and Cardiff’s easy gradients and large green parks make it ideal for exploring by bike.

Orienteering

Orienteering is a fun outdoor activity that requires you to navigate using a map and compass. This is an activity that anyone can take part in, regardless of age or experience.

Find a wildlife trail with Outdoor Cardiff

Wildlife Explorer Trails

Cardiff has a huge variety of plants and animals that can be found throughout the city and surrounding countryside, which encompass a wide range of habitats. Download our explorer trails booklets to find out about the wildlife that lives on your doorstep!

Download our booklets