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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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3.0

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

00:30

10.8km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.11 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.50 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Each lock is crossed by a Bascule bridge, to carry pedestrians and vehicles across. These are lifted for boats to pass. The weight of the bridge deck is counterbalanced by an overhead weight on the opposite side of the pivot.

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1.58 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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1.65 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Separated pedestrian and cycle paths. Must be included on a scenic tour of Cardiff.

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3.50 km

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in recognition of the friendship and trade with Norway. The building stands out with its Nordic architecture.

Roald Dahl was christened here and along the bay, you can also find Dahl's Very Large Alligator

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3.63 km

World Harmony Peace Statue, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Monument

Statue in Cardiff Bay not far from the Parliament of Wales

Translated by Google •

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6.59 km

Academy Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Cafe and bar. Meals, coffee, sandwiches, cake and alcohol available. They usually have a pop up street food vendor outside during the summer weekends (wood fired pizza...). Indoor and outdoor seating available.

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7.45 km

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Cafe

Claiming to be the quirkiest Coffee Shop in Cardiff (and possibly succeeding). Unlike most coffee shops, this one is made from shipping containers, with deck chairs in the front yard …

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9.02 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Highlight • Structure

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.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

1.09 km

1.06 km

418 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

2.67 km

459 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks

Cardiff Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

World Harmony Peace Statue, Cardiff Bay

Academy Café & Bar

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay Barrage

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