Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Cogan

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Cogan

Moderate

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Cogan

02:47

10.8km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.72 km for 16 m

After 9.12 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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939 m

View of Cardiff Marina

Highlight • Trail

This freshwater bay has two contributory rivers - Rivers Taff and Ely. There is a circular Cardiff Bay Trail which is signposted. I'd recommend pulling up the map however as it's sometimes to miss one of the signs: outdoorcardiff.com/walks/cardiff-bay-trail/?cn-reloaded=1.

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2.10 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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2.72 km

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Highlight • Monument

The Enormous Crocodile statue in Cardiff Bay is a playful tribute to the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s story. It adds a touch of fun to the waterfront area and celebrates Dahl’s connection to Cardiff, where he was born.

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3.55 km

Channel Dry Dock

Lake

4.01 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 km

World Harmony Peace Statue, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Monument

Statue in Cardiff Bay not far from the Parliament of Wales

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4.27 km

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Highlight • Other

6.51 km

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Settlement

Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development. It is supplied by two rivers, the Taff and Ely, to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area …

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