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Roath Basin Bridge – Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks loop from Cardiff Bay

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Roath Basin Bridge – Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks loop from Cardiff Bay

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Roath Basin Bridge – Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks loop from Cardiff Bay

00:51

8.18km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.89 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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971 m

Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Religious Site

This Norwegian Church harks back to a time of trade between Norway and Wales. Roald Dahl was also baptised here.

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1.00 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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1.10 km

Roath Basin Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

with Folded artitecture

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1.64 km

Cardiff Bay Aqua Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Not had a chance to have a go on this, but looks like should be quite the challenge. Should be an enjoyable afternoon with friends!

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2.33 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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3.03 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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7.04 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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7.48 km

The Senedd

Highlight • Monument

The plenary sessions of the Welsh regional parliament take place here.

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8.18 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

3.06 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.93 km

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 7 September

18°C

13°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

December 31, 2025,Run along Cardiff Bay

Beautiful day for a final run in 2025. Happy New Year! ❤️🎉

November 30, 2025,Cardiff Bay - Wintry Run

This became an out and back as the bridge was up and never seemed to come back down 😀 There was a tall-masted boat underneath there and it didn't seem to be moving.

Mystery - but was a great excuse to run back along the Barrage separating the sea from the bay. My favourite place ❤️

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Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Roath Basin Bridge

Cardiff Bay Aqua Park

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Cardiff Bay Barrage Locks

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

The Senedd

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