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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: October 15, 2025

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1. Cardiff Bay running loop

7.51km

00:47

40m

Intermediate 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

Intermediate 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

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

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4. Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

7.37km

00:46

50m

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

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5. Marine Lake loop from Barry Docks

10.4km

01:05

70m

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

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6. Wales Millennium Centre – Blackweir Bridge loop from Dingle Road

22.7km

02:22

100m

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

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

29.0km

03:12

360m

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

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8. Pwll y Maer – Hardy’s Bay loop from Llantwit Major

30.0km

03:18

370m

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

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9. Cold Knap Roman Building loop from The Knap

8.83km

00:56

80m

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

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10. Penarth Marina loop from Cardiff International Sports Village

6.28km

00:40

70m

Intermediate 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. Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

5. Marine Lake loop from Barry Docks

6. Wales Millennium Centre – Blackweir Bridge loop from Dingle Road

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

8. Pwll y Maer – Hardy’s Bay loop from Llantwit Major

9. Cold Knap Roman Building loop from The Knap

10. Penarth Marina loop from Cardiff International Sports Village

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