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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

Easy

38

hikers

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

01:08

4.22km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 553 m for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

677 m

Cardiff Bay Jetty Lookout

Highlight • Bridge

This little jetee ends in a wooden platform which puts you over the bay waters, and gives views on the boats moored there, and the Eastern side of the bay

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2

977 m

Three Ellipses for Three Locks (Felice Varini Art Installation, Cardiff Bay)

Highlight • Monument

Work of art by the Swiss Felice Varini, which only reveals itself when you stand on the yellow cross at traffic light 1.

Translated by Google •

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3

999 m

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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4

1.62 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.

Tip by

5

1.95 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

Tip by

6

2.07 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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B

4.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.94 km

1.50 km

502 m

246 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.09 km

129 m

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