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Footbridge-and-weir combination in the lower River Taff in the Maindy area of Cardiff. River Taff Weir and Footbridge.jpg
Footbridge-and-weir combination in the lower River Taff in the Maindy area of Cardiff.

Maindy (Welsh : Maendy, meaning Stone House) is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Its boundaries are not formally recognised by Cardiff Council, and the district falls within the Cathays ward and Gabalfa.

A notable facility in the area is the Maindy Centre consisting of a cycle track and swimming pool. The cycle track was used in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

The area is served by the Capital City Green bus route.

51°30′00″N3°12′00″W / 51.500°N 3.200°W / 51.500; -3.200


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