Trails
There are a variety of walks and trails throughout the park that are free and fun. Whether you are with a family or by yourself, explore the 130 acres of the park where you can:
- discover the history of the park,
- learn about our arboretum,
- hunt for sculptures,
- play on the woodland trail, and
- take part in a fitness challenge.
There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Our trails:
‘Love Exploring’ app
‘Love Exploring’ app
Download the ‘Love Exploring’ app to play for free Are you on the lookout for things to do with the family in Cardiff? Have you ever visited somewhere and wished there was more to do? The Love Exploring app puts the power of discovery in your hands by providing a range of quiz trails and... View ‘Love Exploring’ app Learn more.
Bute Park for the young-at-heart
Bute Park for the young-at-heart
There are several trails, activities and play features throughout Bute Park for you to enjoy. Many will help you learn more about the park and what lives within it. Learn more.
Story Trail
Story Trail
Play, have fun and follow the child friendly story trail through Bute Park. There are 5 stops along the way... A collaboration with Child Friendly Cardiff Learn more.
Nature Activity Trail
Nature Activity Trail
Aimed at our younger visitors – this trail is ideal for those aged 4 to 10. Learn more.
Blackweir Woods
Blackweir Woods
This beautiful woodland is designated as a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC) because of its importance to wildlife in Cardiff. It includes plants such as wood anemones, toothwort, moschatel (town hall clock), and ramsons (wild garlic), which are characteristic of native ancient woodland. Learn more.
Wildlife Explorer Trail
Wildlife Explorer Trail
Bute Park Wildlife Explorer Trails are available to collect at the Education Centre. Learn more.
Woodland Play Trail
Woodland Play Trail
Hidden in the woods behind the Summerhouse Café, 11 outdoor play items create an exciting and fun woodland balance trail for youngsters or the young-at-heart. Learn more.
Seasonal Discovery Trails
Seasonal Discovery Trails
Our Seasonal Discovery Trails are packed with fun ideas for children to do in the park throughout the year. Learn more.
History Points (QR code) Trail
History Points (QR code) Trail
Use your QR scanner to access a wealth of information, old photographs, drawings and maps of Bute Park. Learn more.
Champion tree trail
Champion tree trail
Bute Park contains a nationally significant arboretum collection. Dr Owen Johnson of the Tree Register of the British Isles (TROBI) described the park as ‘unique in public parks in Britain or Ireland for its scope and its quantity of rare material’. An arboretum is a planned collection of trees where specimens from around the world... View Champion tree trail Learn more.
Family tree trail
Family tree trail
A trail for families with children - giving you a fun and friendly insight into our collection. Learn more.
Fitness trail
Fitness trail
Along the path around Blackweir playing fields you will find our fitness trail which features 8 fitness stations. Learn more.
