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Cardiff Castle – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

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Cardiff Castle – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

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Cardiff Castle – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

01:44

27.8km

130m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.3 km for 135 m

After 12.0 km for 68 m

After 15.9 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.38 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.

Entry costs £14.50 for adults, £10 for children, £12 for concessions, and £42 for families. For more information, visit: cardiffcastle.com.

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12.2 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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12.3 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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14.0 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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15.6 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 and a roaring fire to keep it nice and cosy inside.

It's on a great location in Cardiff Bay store in-between the Norwegian Church and the Doctor Who Exhibition.

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18.2 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

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

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19.4 km

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Highlight • Monument

Although it might look like an ancient monument, it was actually installed in 1978 to celebrate Cardiff hosting the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
The central table stone was moved from the circle of stones in Gorsedd Gardens to Bute Park, giving it its name.
The stones and surrounding grass area is popular in the summer with locals and tourists alike.

bute-park.com/attraction/gorsedd-stone-circle

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19.5 km

Bute Park Flower Display

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little stretch of Bute Park has stunning flowers on display of all kinds. Well worth slowing down to enjoy the views

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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

3.65 km

2.17 km

1.80 km

738 m

114 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

7.52 km

1.10 km

788 m

271 m

Elevation

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Cardiff Castle – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Llanishen

Cardiff Castle

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Bird Gathering by the River

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Bute Park

Bute Park Flower Display

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