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Vale of Glamorgan

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Dingle Road

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Vale of Glamorgan

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Dingle Road

Easy

4.6

(5)

150

riders

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Dingle Road

00:49

12.8km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.20 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.25 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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2

2.06 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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3

3.84 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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4

4.00 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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5

4.03 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.

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6

6.51 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

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

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7

11.4 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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B

12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.86 km

1.24 km

1.05 km

438 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.31 km

1.99 km

1.50 km

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Monday 17 August

22°C

16°C

31 %

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