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Cardiff Bay Barrage

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Cardiff Bay Barrage

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    Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    January 4, 2023

    Running

    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.

    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 …

    May 16, 2025

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    Every day, this narrow crossing offers a new perspective on life. It's a unique place where you feel enveloped in blue. Love it!

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    1. Bute Park to Cardiff Bay loop

    19.5km

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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