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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Pontyclun

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Pontyclun

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Pontyclun

02:33

56.5km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35.1 km for 206 m

After 36.0 km for 206 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.21 km

Coed Waun-lloff

Forest

6.20 km

Coed Cadw

Forest

26.5 km

Coffee Lounge at Bayscape

Highlight • Cafe

Download the coffi app and order ahead

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26.9 km

People's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge gives great views of the marina, and forms part of the Cardiff Bay loop

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28.8 km

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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28.9 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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30.6 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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30.8 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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40.7 km

St Fagans National Museum of History

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum was founded in 1946 following the donation of the castle and lands by the Earl of Plymouth.[6] It opened its doors to the public in 1948, under the …

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42.7 km

Stone Gateway

Highlight • Historical Site

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

7.58 km

6.52 km

976 m

552 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

2.92 km

398 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

15°C

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Cardiff Bay Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Pontyclun

Coffee Lounge at Bayscape

People's Bridge

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

St Fagans National Museum of History

Stone Gateway

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