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The Enormous Crocodile Sculpture

The Enormous Crocodile Sculpture

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The Enormous Crocodile Sculpture

Name: The Enormous Crocodile Sculpture
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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cathays

23.6km

02:27

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay loop from Dingle Road

11.3km

01:11

90m

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

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3. Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cardiff Central

11.4km

01:11

50m

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

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Peter Turner

March 25, 2025

This is a playful reminder that Roald Dahl was born in Wales and was Christened in the Norwegian Church right on the bay, about 5 minutes walk away from here. The Enormous Crocodile is a titular character of one of his illustrated childrens' books

JakobusPilger

June 30, 2025

The publisher – which publishes the German edition – advertises the children's book by Roald Dahl (1916 to 1990), which serves as the literary inspiration for this statue, as follows:
"The giant crocodile is hungry, insatiably, tremendously hungry! What could be more convenient for him than a few crunchy, juicy, delicious children? But they're not so easy to catch; it takes a few clever tricks! At first, everything goes according to plan for the crocodile and his nasty traps, if it weren't for the other animals in the jungle who tirelessly rush to the children's aid. So the crocodile finally receives the punishment it deserves, and courage and helpfulness win the day!
Dauntless heroes full of strength and imagination who make children strong: No matter who or where you are, no matter who wants to belittle you, with imagination, determination, and courage, you can take charge of your own crazy story and be anything you want! A picture book to look at and read aloud for witty, strong children ages 4 and up and all Roald Dahl fans. A brilliant new translation by Andreas Steinhöfel.

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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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The Enormous Crocodile Sculpture

1. Cardiff Bay – Wales Millennium Centre loop from Cathays

2. Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay loop from Dingle Road

3. Wales Millennium Centre – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cardiff Central

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