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The Cardiff Cross Challenge take place in Blackweir Fields, just north of Cardiff City Centre. Local rail links, hotels and amenities are located just a short distance from the Course. Car parking is available with a five-minute walk of the event – either in the Sophia Gardens Car park or in the North Road Car Parks (near the City Hall). No Cars are allowed in Bute Park / Blackweir Fields on race day.
By Road
From the East (Severn Bridge) – Exit the M4 at junction 29 onto the A48M signposted Cardiff E & S. Continue on the A48M for approx 7 miles look out for the University Hospital of Wales on your right, then follow the signs to the city centre onto North Road.
From Swansea – Exit the M4 at junction 32, onto the A470. Follow the road signs towards the city centre onto the North Road.
By Air
Cardiff Wales Airport is an international gateway offering a range of scheduled European and direct transatlantic services. Easy access to the main road and rail networks makes Cardiff Wales Airport one of the most convenient entry points in to the UK. Visitors arriving at Heathrow or Gatwick Airport can also travel direct to Cardiff by regular train or coach services (approx 2 hour drive).
By Rail
Cardiff is less then two hours from London. High–speed intercity trains link most main cities, airports to Cardiff, The main railway station is at the very centre of the city, with all hotels restaurants and amenities close by.
Race Hotel
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre. The hotel is only a five-minute walk from
Cardiff Central train station and just 15 miles from Cardiff International Airport.
The hotel overlooks Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and the Millennium Stadium,
and is ideally located for attractions in the city centre.
Holiday Inn, Cardiff City Centre (Please quote Cardiff Cross Country when
making reservations).
Tel: 02920347206 Fax 02920389255.
Email reservations-cardiffcity@6c.com
Cardiff Visitor Centre
Tel: 02920227281
Email: enquiries@cardiff.co.uk
Event parking at Sophia Gardens Car park (CF11 9RZ)
Parking will be pay and display (2hrs £3.20 ) (2 to 4hrs £5 ) (4 to 6hrs £5.40 ) (Coaches £15.50 all day)
Parking in the Following locations near the Event Start
Sophia Gardens, North Road, City Centre, Dumfries Place CF103FN, West Gate Street CF101DZ ( All in walking distance i.e. 5minutes to Blackweir Fields) ( carparking@cardiff.gov.uk )
No cars will be allowed into the park on race day.
