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Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Porthkerry Viaduct – Rhoose Point loop from The Knap

12.9km

03:29

170m

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2. Porthkerry Viaduct – Aberthaw Lime Works loop from The Knap

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06:57

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3. Porthkerry Viaduct – Rhoose Point loop from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

13.1km

03:35

200m

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Grace Mulligan

November 2, 2023

The marvellous 16-arch Porthkerrry Viaduct stands at a whopping 110 feet (33m) high. It was designed and engineered by James and William Szlumper and was originally built to carry coal to Barry Docks.

It's located in Porthkerry Park, where there's also a wonderful little café serving delicious food and drinks, Mrs Marcos.

David

June 17, 2021

The viaduct was designed and engineered by James Szlumper and William Szlumper, and was contracted to the Pethick Brothers to be built in the late nineteenth century in order to carry the Vale of Glamorgan Railway between Tondu via Coity Junction Bridgend and Barry Docks

Geraint

February 28, 2025

Porthkerry Viaduct is a notable railway viaduct located near Porthkerry Park in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It was built in the mid-19th century (completed in 1887) to carry the Barry Railway over the Porthkerry Valley. The structure features a series of elegant arches and is constructed from local sandstone, making it both a functional piece of infrastructure and a striking landmark in the area.

The viaduct is approximately 1,200 feet long and stands about 100 feet high at its tallest point, with 13 arches. It is an excellent example of Victorian engineering and is often appreciated for its aesthetic appeal as well as its historical significance. The surrounding area is popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts, thanks to the scenic views and nearby parkland.

Today, while the Barry Railway is no longer in operation, the Porthkerry Viaduct remains an important heritage site and is a popular spot for photography and sightseeing.

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Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Porthkerry Viaduct

1. Porthkerry Viaduct – Rhoose Point loop from The Knap

2. Porthkerry Viaduct – Aberthaw Lime Works loop from The Knap

3. Porthkerry Viaduct – Rhoose Point loop from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

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