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Vale of Glamorgan

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

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Vale of Glamorgan

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

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View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cogan

03:31

13.7km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 13.3 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.68 km

View of Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well worth getting up Penarth Hill for. Sunset is the best time to be here for.

Tip by

2

2.28 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.

Translated by Google •

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3

2.30 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

Tip by

4

2.51 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.

Tip by

5

3.16 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.

Tip by

6

4.46 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

Tip by

7

4.49 km

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.

Tip by

4.82 km

Roath Basin

Lake

7.22 km

Bute East Dock

Lake

10

8.40 km

Shipping Container Housing

Highlight • Other

houses made of containers, cost effective way to live close to centre

Tip by

10.8 km

Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.64 km

525 m

129 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

4.34 km

843 m

500 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

9°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Cardiff Bay + Penarth Pier

Went out looking for ducks and turns out there are ducks everywhere. Was perfect weather for dramatic seascape too. Great hike!

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