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View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Barrage loop from Penarth

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Vale of Glamorgan

View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Barrage loop from Penarth

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View of Cardiff Bay – Cardiff Barrage loop from Penarth

00:28

7.32km

70m

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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

913 m

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

1.43 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.

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3

1.51 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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4

2.86 km

Cardiff Bay Aqua Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Not had a chance to have a go on this, but looks like should be quite the challenge. Should be an enjoyable afternoon with friends!

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5

3.32 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 …

Tip by

6

4.29 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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7

6.23 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

7.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

1.30 km

245 m

220 m

135 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

1.61 km

172 m

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Sunday 11 October

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