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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

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97

runners

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

00:30

4.80km

40m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

802 m

Penarth Marina

Highlight • Structure

2

1.34 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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3

1.42 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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4

2.04 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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5

2.35 km

View of Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really worth the effort.

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6

2.41 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

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7

2.52 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

4.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.50 km

262 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.18 km

792 m

168 m

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Wednesday 2 September

22°C

18°C

33 %

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