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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

01:46

27.6km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.8 km for 68 m

After 12.4 km for 280 m

After 16.0 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.49 km

Blackweir Woods

Forest

2

12.1 km

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Religious Site

This Norwegian Church harks back to a time of trade between Norway and Wales. Roald Dahl was also baptised here.

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3

12.1 km

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in recognition of the friendship and trade with Norway. The building stands out with its Nordic architecture.

Roald Dahl was christened here and along the bay, you can also find Dahl's Very Large Alligator

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4

13.8 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Highlight • Structure

Cardiff Bay Barrage was completed in 1999, following a huge construction project. Stretching from Cardiff Docks to Penarth, the barrage impounds freshwater from the rivers Ely and Taff to create a large freshwater lake, providing permanent high water.

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5

13.9 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Separated pedestrian and cycle paths. Must be included on a scenic tour of Cardiff.

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6

15.6 km

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Cafe

Claiming to be the quirkiest Coffee Shop in Cardiff (and possibly succeeding). Unlike most coffee shops, this one is made from shipping containers, with deck chairs in the front yard …

Tip by

7

18.3 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

A variety of birds always gather here and enjoy the good life

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8

19.5 km

Bute Park Flower Display

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little stretch of Bute Park has stunning flowers on display of all kinds. Well worth slowing down to enjoy the views

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9

19.9 km

Dock Feeder Canal Path

Highlight • Natural

This is paradise for ducks and exotic-looking vegetation

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B

27.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

3.96 km

3.48 km

1.78 km

463 m

159 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

6.58 km

825 m

794 m

680 m

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Friday 26 June

25°C

15°C

39 %

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