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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

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runners

Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Penarth

00:30

4.78km

40m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

802 m

Penarth Marina

Highlight • Structure

2

1.16 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

A great place for wildlife photography (if you like the birded type). Lots of swans a d ducks and doves and others all going about their day

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3

1.36 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.

Five sluice gates control the level of water in the Bay. Each sluice gate is 9 metres wide and 7.5 metres high. The sluices open to maintain the level of the Bay, and close when the estuary level is higher than the Bay to prevent seawater entering the freshwater lake.

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4

1.44 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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5

2.06 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

2.39 km

Penarth Skate Park

Highlight • Structure

riding to here suits a fronts/all suspension bike, but still good for no suspention bikes, i enjoyex the ride and there are nice people there

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7

2.51 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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4.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

1.50 km

262 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.20 km

792 m

129 m

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Saturday 13 June

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