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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
Penarth

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
Penarth

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

01:37

26.0km

140m

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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.43 km for 183 m

After 7.81 km for 145 m

After 12.5 km for 75 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.37 km

View of Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well worth getting up Penarth Hill for. Sunset is the best time to be here for.

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2

2.17 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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3

3.52 km

Cardiff Bay Aqua Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Not had a chance to have a go on this, but looks like should be quite the challenge. Should be an enjoyable afternoon with friends!

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4

12.5 km

Penarth Skate Park

Highlight • Structure

riding to here suits a fronts/all suspension bike, but still good for no suspention bikes, i enjoyex the ride and there are nice people there

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5

14.6 km

Winding Path in Penarth

Highlight • Trail

This winding path down the side of Penarth is a lot fun to ride (down 😄)

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6

19.1 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

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

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7

22.2 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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8

22.3 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 …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

5.59 km

2.95 km

1.02 km

642 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

7.93 km

586 m

118 m

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

8°C

87 %

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