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Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

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Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

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5.0

(3)

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Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

02:34

9.79km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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295 m

The Coffi Box

Highlight • Cafe

497 m

View of Knap Gardens Marine Lake

Highlight • Lake

1.97 km

The Knap, Barry

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely cafes

Tip by

3.62 km

Beach

4.98 km

Jackson Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bay is very inset giving a stunning "tunnel" view across the estuary. A wonderful path meanders down and continues across the bay, offering further views onto the bay itself.

Wonderful!

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5.69 km

Barry Island Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Beach

Of course it's touristy and commercial - but wonderful to see families out for the day enjoying sand and icecream and all things childhood

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6.51 km

Marco's Café

Highlight • Cafe

The cafe featured in the well known TV comedy, Gavin & Stacey. Get your photo taken in this iconic spot. The cafe serves food all day in an outdoor seafront setting.

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9.23 km

The Knap

Highlight • Settlement

I love a duck so stood tall. Lovely area

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9.53 km

Knapp

Highlight • Settlement

9.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

2.52 km

1.17 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.57 km

458 m

257 m

145 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

21°C

12°C

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Jackson Bay – The Knap loop from Cold Knap Roman Building

The Coffi Box

View of Knap Gardens Marine Lake

The Knap, Barry

Jackson Bay

Barry Island Promenade and Beach

Marco's Café

The Knap

Knapp

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