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Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

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Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

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4.4

(38)

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Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

01:10

18.9km

80m

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: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Bird Gathering by the River

Highlight • River

A variety of birds always gather here and enjoy the good life

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8.06 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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9.17 km

Cardiff Barrage

Highlight • Bridge

Time it bad and you may have to wait!

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9.25 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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11.0 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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11.1 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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14.9 km

Bute Park Flower Display

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little stretch of Bute Park has stunning flowers on display of all kinds. Well worth slowing down to enjoy the views

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15.2 km

Dock Feeder Canal Path

Highlight • Natural

This is paradise for ducks and exotic-looking vegetation

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18.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.40 km

810 m

661 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

2.41 km

2.03 km

424 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

22°C

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Comments

September 29, 2025,Bay Park Ride

This route visits the sea, the bay, Pontcanna fields, trees, rivers and bridges. It's always an absolute pleasure cycling this route

February 8, 2026,Cardiff Bay - Bute Park Loop

Relaxing routes following Cardiff Bay Trail, and then into Bute Park, crossing at Blackweir Bridge.

Perfect Sunday afternoon ❤️

July 4, 2025,Cycling - Cardiff Bay and Bute Park

This route is almost exclusively on dedicated cycle paths away from cars. Such a relaxing ride!

May 21, 2025,Cardiff Bay - Bute Park - Roath Park Loop

A wonderful sea and park tour just as all the baby birds are taking their first steps on land. Lots of hissing geese but lots of cute fluffy ones as well.

Cute for now 😄🐥😈

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Cardiff Barrage – Cardiff Bay Barrage loop from Cathays

Bird Gathering by the River

Winding Path in Penarth

Cardiff Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Coffi Co. Cardiff Bay

Norwegian Church Arts Centre and Nordic Coffee Shop

Bute Park Flower Display

Dock Feeder Canal Path

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