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Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan

The best running trails in the Vale of Glamorgan

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Running in the Vale of Glamorgan is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Vale of Glamorgan—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Cardiff Bay running loop

7.51km

00:47

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay loop from Dingle Road

11.3km

01:11

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Dingle Road

11.3km

01:11

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Marine Lake loop from Barry Docks

10.4km

01:05

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

8.07km

00:50

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Blackweir Bridge loop from Cogan

17.1km

01:46

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. River Ely – Roath Basin loop from Cogan

14.0km

01:28

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Dingle Road

12.6km

01:19

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pwll y Maer – Hardy’s Bay loop from Ogmore-by-Sea

29.0km

03:12

360m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Cold Knap Roman Building loop from The Knap

8.83km

00:56

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Vale of Glamorgan

1. Cardiff Bay running loop

2. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay loop from Dingle Road

3. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Dingle Road

4. Marine Lake loop from Barry Docks

5. Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

6. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Blackweir Bridge loop from Cogan

7. River Ely – Roath Basin loop from Cogan

8. Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Dingle Road

9. Pwll y Maer – Hardy’s Bay loop from Ogmore-by-Sea

10. Cold Knap Roman Building loop from The Knap

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