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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Bay Jetty Lookout – Cardiff Barrage loop from Cogan

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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Bay Jetty Lookout – Cardiff Barrage loop from Cogan

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24

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Cardiff Bay Jetty Lookout – Cardiff Barrage loop from Cogan

01:27

5.55km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.87 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

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2

2.07 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

2.17 km

Three Ellipses for Three Locks (Felice Varini Art Installation, Cardiff Bay)

Highlight • Monument

Work of art by the Swiss Felice Varini, which only reveals itself when you stand on the yellow cross at traffic light 1.

Translated by Google •

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4

2.19 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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5

2.81 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

5.12 km

People's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

You may have to wait if the bridge is up

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B

5.55 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

1.06 km

187 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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