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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Penarth

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Penarth

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Penarth

04:48

18.5km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 16.5 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

Tip by

2.26 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.

Tip by

3.10 km

Channel Dry Dock

Lake

3.56 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

Tip by

3.81 km

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Highlight • Other

3.95 km

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Settlement

Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development. It is supplied by two rivers, the Taff and Ely, to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area of the city. Built in 1996, the waterfront has hundreds of shops, cafes, restaurants, and other attractions.

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6.62 km

Castle Arcade

Highlight • Rest Area

"Constructed between 1882 and 1889, Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including French café Madame Fromage, Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, Café Minuet and Barker’s Tea Rooms sister café Coffee Barker’s. There’s also a choice of fancy dress stores, high end independent fashion and jewellers, as well as a choice of hairdressers." Source: visitcardiff.com/highlights/castle-arcade. For further info: thecityofarcades.com/explore/castlearcade

And additional info about how the stunning floor was painted:
facebook.com/kera1kera1/videos/floorpainting/2516649811951875

If you’d like to see pictures of some of the other arcades Cardiff is famous for, or discover them in real life, the following ‘city arcades stroll’ might be of interest for you: komoot.com/tour/1226672662

Tip by

7.12 km

Queen Street Carousel

Highlight • Settlement

Queen Street is one of Cardiff's most popular shopping destinations. It is completely pedestrianised and lined with a great array of retail shops, cafés, and restaurants.

The street gained its name in honour of Queen Victoria in 1887, for Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee celebration.

Tip by

7.61 km

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

Highlight • Monument

City Hall is a fine example of a civic centre. It is situated in the Cathay's district of Cardiff.

The building itself is magnificent, and it comes with some beautiful landscaped gardens and tree-lined avenues, too. There is a lawn opposite the building where you can sit down and admire this lovely landmark, it makes a perfect lunch-stop on your walk around the city.

Tip by

18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.44 km

2.22 km

848 m

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.65 km

685 m

219 m

173 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

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Cardiff Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Penarth

Cardiff Barrage

The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Merchant Seafarers' War Memorial

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

Castle Arcade

Queen Street Carousel

Cardiff City Hall and its lawn

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