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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Eastbrook

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Eastbrook

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4.3

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Eastbrook

05:22

20.5km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.23 km

Cardiff Bay Jetty Lookout

Highlight • Bridge

This little jetee ends in a wooden platform which puts you over the bay waters, and gives views on the boats moored there, and the Eastern side of the bay

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4.53 km

Three Ellipses for Three Locks (Felice Varini Art Installation, Cardiff Bay)

Highlight • Monument

Work of art by the Swiss Felice Varini, which only reveals itself when you stand on the yellow cross at traffic light 1.

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4.55 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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5.17 km

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Highlight • Monument

The Enormous Crocodile statue in Cardiff Bay is a playful tribute to the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s story. It adds a touch of fun to the waterfront area and celebrates Dahl’s connection to Cardiff, where he was born.

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6.00 km

Channel Dry Dock

Lake

6.46 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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6.72 km

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Highlight • Other

6.86 km

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Settlement

Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development. It is supplied by two rivers, the Taff and Ely, to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area …

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9.09 km

Royal Arcade, Cardiff

Highlight • Structure

"Dating back to 1858, Royal Arcade is the city’s oldest arcade. As much a hub of culture now as it was 150 years ago, the arcade has a variety of …

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

5.20 km

3.99 km

2.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

6.66 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

16°C

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Eastbrook

Cardiff Bay Jetty Lookout

Three Ellipses for Three Locks (Felice Varini Art Installation, Cardiff Bay)

Cardiff Barrage

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Royal Arcade, Cardiff

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