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.

Geraint

February 28, 2025

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Cardiff Bay Barrage is a significant engineering project located in Cardiff, Wales. Completed in 1999, the barrage was built to create a freshwater lake in Cardiff Bay by damming the …

Peter Turner

May 16, 2025

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Cardiff Bay Trail

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Cardiff and Penarth loop from Barry

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Penarth Pier and Pavilion – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Radyr

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

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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Cardiff Bay Barrage

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Cardiff Bay Trail

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Cardiff and Penarth loop from Barry

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Penarth Pier and Pavilion – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Radyr

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