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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
Barry

Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
Barry

Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

Moderate

5.0

(3)

72

hikers

Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

02:34

9.79km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

295 m

The Coffi Box

Highlight • Cafe

2

497 m

3

1.97 km

The Knap, Barry

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely cafes

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3.62 km

Beach

Beach

5

4.98 km

Jackson Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bay is very inset giving a stunning "tunnel" view across the estuary. A wonderful path meanders down and continues across the bay, offering further views onto the bay itself.

Wonderful!

Tip by

6

5.69 km

Of course it's touristy and commercial - but wonderful to see families out for the day enjoying sand and icecream and all things childhood

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7

6.51 km

Marco's Café

Highlight • Cafe

The cafe featured in the well known TV comedy, Gavin & Stacey. Get your photo taken in this iconic spot. The cafe serves food all day in an outdoor seafront setting.

Tip by

8

9.23 km

The Knap

Highlight • Settlement

I love a duck so stood tall. Lovely area

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9

9.53 km

Knapp

Highlight • Settlement

B

9.79 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

2.52 km

1.17 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.57 km

458 m

257 m

145 m

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Friday 31 July

21°C

12°C

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