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Cardiff Bay to Penarth Pier loop

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Cardiff Bay to Penarth Pier loop

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Cardiff Bay to Penarth Pier loop

03:00

11.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.77 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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411 m

Wales Millennium Centre

Highlight • Monument

The Wales Millennium Center is an arts center in Cardiff Bay.

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705 m

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Settlement

Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development. It is supplied by two rivers, the Taff and Ely, to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area …

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2.33 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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4.17 km

Penarth Head Viewpoint – Wales Coast Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

The steep ascent is well worth it for the views!

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4.82 km

Penarth Pier and Pavilion

Highlight • Structure

Penarth Pier is an iconic location, looking out over the Severn estuary with a 1929 art deco styled Pavilion building.

Facilities include a gallery, cinema, cafe and an olde fashioned sweet shop.

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5.18 km

Alexandra Park

Highlight • Natural

nice little park. There is also a children's playground

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.89 km

1.56 km

799 m

Surfaces

5.46 km

3.54 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

8°C

35 %

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Cardiff Bay to Penarth Pier loop

Wales Millennium Centre

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Penarth Head Viewpoint – Wales Coast Path

Penarth Pier and Pavilion

Alexandra Park

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