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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Pontyclun

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Pontyclun

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Pontyclun

03:31

56.7km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.3 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.20 km

Coed Waun-lloff

Forest

6.18 km

Coed Cadw

Forest

23.0 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

A variety of birds always gather here and enjoy the good life

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26.4 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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26.5 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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28.1 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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28.9 km

View of Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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29.7 km

Winding Path in Penarth

Highlight • Trail

This winding path down the side of Penarth is a lot fun to ride (down 😄)

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42.3 km

St Lythans Burial Chamber

Highlight • Natural Monument

St Lythans Burial Chamber is a Neolithic tomb located in a field on the outskirts of Cardiff. It was originally covered by an earthen mound some 90 feet (27 m) …

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49.6 km

Pendoylan — Best-Kept Village in Wales

Highlight • Religious Site

Pendoylan is a lovely village in the Vale of Glamorgan which has proudly been named Wales' Best Kept Village.

With a high number of listed buildings, it’s home to the …

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

8.09 km

5.15 km

1.96 km

361 m

Surfaces

50.5 km

5.32 km

634 m

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

89 %

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – View of Cardiff Bay loop from Pontyclun

Bird Gathering by the River

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay Barrage

View of Cardiff Bay

Winding Path in Penarth

St Lythans Burial Chamber

Pendoylan — Best-Kept Village in Wales

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