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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Castle loop from Ninian Park

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Castle loop from Ninian Park

Hard

4.8

(8)

583

runners

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Castle loop from Ninian Park

01:41

16.3km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 6.60 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.62 km

Principality Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Since renamed the Principality Stadium, it will always be called the Millennium Stadium by the locals

Tip by

2

3.73 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the few places where you be surrounded by three hues of blue - the sea, the sky, the bay. Wonderful place!

Tip by

3

6.75 km

People's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

You may have to wait if the bridge is up

Tip by

4

9.09 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

9.99 km

Channel Dry Dock

Lake

6

10.5 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.

Tip by

7

13.6 km

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Cardiff Castle is situated within picturesque parklands at the heart of the Welsh capital. The site has a rich 2,000-year history; from Roman fort, to Norman keep and eventually to stone-built castle. You experience great views from the castle.

Tip by

8

14.4 km

View of the River Taff from the Millennium Bridge

Highlight • River

B

16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.31 km

1.33 km

416 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

5.68 km

839 m

696 m

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

9°C

35 %

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Comments

March 6, 2026,Cardiff Bay Loop, Penarth Up and Over, Taff River Dance and Bute Park Finish

The bloom has reached Bute Park. And the flowers are appearing. Love this time of year ❤️

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