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3About Roath
Roath forms part of Cardiff's established residential heart, easily reached via the A4161 Newport Road from the M4 (junctions 29-30). The area connects well to Cardiff Bay via the A48 and to the Valleys via the A470, with around 200 EV charging points across the wider city. The neighborhood centers on Roath Park Lake, notable for its 1915 lighthouse commemorating Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition.
Where is Roath on the map?
Roath is in Wales, at 51.487, -3.165 - about 3 km south of Roath Park.
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What is the closest airport to Roath?
The closest airport to Roath is Cardiff International Airport, 27 km (about 29 min by car).