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Cathays

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Cathays

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

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3.0

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

01:11

18.9km

150m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.45 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.78 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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6.72 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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7.01 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Each lock is crossed by a Bascule bridge, to carry pedestrians and vehicles across. These are lifted for boats to pass. The weight of the bridge deck is counterbalanced by an overhead weight on the opposite side of the pivot.

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7.51 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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10.5 km

Penarth Pier and Pavilion

Highlight • Structure

The pier invites you to linger, in good weather there is plenty of seating and even in the rain are laterally Unterstellmöglichkeiten. I can also recommend the ice cream

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12.8 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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12.8 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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14.6 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 …

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18.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.38 km

2.42 km

447 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

4.98 km

485 m

< 100 m

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