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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

01:34

25.6km

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.40 km for 183 m

After 7.79 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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1.96 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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2.17 km

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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12.5 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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14.5 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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21.7 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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21.7 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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21.9 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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25.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

5.59 km

2.87 km

1.03 km

502 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

7.93 km

555 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

View of Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Winding Path in Penarth

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

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