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Cardiff Bay Barrage

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    1. Cardiff Bay running loop

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

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

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

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    January 4, 2023

    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.

      May 16, 2025

      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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        Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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