Of all the capital cities, few have better, more convenient communication links than Cardiff. The M4 runs
through the north of the city; and Cardiff is served by excellent air, ferry and rail services.
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The Cardiff X Challenge is to be held 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 within 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 the
race day.
 
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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 the 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 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 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 Ferry
There is a wide choice of
entry points to the UK from many ferry companies, and these ports link up conveniently with the national
motorway system.
By Rail
Cardiff is less then two hours from London. High-speed intercity trains link most main
cities, airports and ferry ports to Cardiff (click
here for timetables) 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. Please quote Cardiff Cross Country Event when making reservations.
Tel: 0870 400 8140 or 0292 034 7206
Fax: 0292 038 9255.
Email:
reservations-cardiffcity@6c.com
Cardiff Visitor Centre
Tel: 0292 022 7281
Email: enquiries@cardifftic.co.uk
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