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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Barry

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Barry

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Barry

02:53

45.9km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.9 km for 88 m

After 31.2 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.59 km

Sutton Wood

Forest

9.81 km

Log Wood

Forest

24.5 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

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

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27.0 km

Wales Millennium Centre

Highlight • Monument

The Wales Millennium Center is an arts center in Cardiff Bay.

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27.8 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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28.0 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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29.5 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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30.3 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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31.1 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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43.9 km

Barry Dock Office

Highlight • Other

The offices were constructed between 1897 and 1900 and bear the date 1898. The development was part of the industrialist David Davies's scheme for Barry Docks and was intended to …

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

18.2 km

4.51 km

3.68 km

425 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

9.10 km

763 m

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

18°C

0 %

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Barry

Bird Gathering by the River

Wales Millennium Centre

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay Barrage

View of Cardiff Bay

Winding Path in Penarth

Barry Dock Office

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