This freshwater bay has two contributory rivers - Rivers Taff and Ely. There is a circular Cardiff Bay Trail which is signposted. I'd recommend pulling up the map however as it's sometimes to miss one of the signs: outdoorcardiff.com/walks/cardiff-bay-trail/?cn-reloaded=1.

This route can be hiked or cycled and is approx 10km though that can be shortened in certain sections.

The Embankment section puts you in the middle of sea and bay, and the 360 sky vista is really magnificent!

Geraint

February 28, 2025

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clear pathway around the water, popular routes for running, walking and cycling linked with the Cardiff bay trail (6miles)

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1. Cardiff Barrage – Norwegian Church Arts Centre loop from Grangetown

11.2km

02:52

40m

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2. Cardiff Barrage – Norwegian Church Arts Centre loop from Cogan

10.9km

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50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Penarth

19.0km

04:57

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay Barrage

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View of Cardiff Bay

Scott Memorial Clock Tower, Roath Park Lake

Cardiff Barrage

View of Cardiff Marina

1. Cardiff Barrage – Norwegian Church Arts Centre loop from Grangetown

2. Cardiff Barrage – Norwegian Church Arts Centre loop from Cogan

3. Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Penarth

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