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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Dinas Powys

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Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Dinas Powys

Hard

3.0

(1)

64

runners

Cardiff Bay Barrage – Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay loop from Dinas Powys

02:14

21.5km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.86 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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2

5.63 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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3

6.96 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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4

7.49 km

Roath Basin Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

with Folded artitecture

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5

9.18 km

Wales Millennium Centre

Highlight • Monument

The Wales Millennium Center is an arts center in Cardiff Bay.

Translated by Google •

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6

9.47 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 …

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10.3 km

Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve

Nature Reserve

8

11.9 km

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the few places where you be surrounded by three hues of blue - the sea, the sky, the bay. Wonderful place!

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9

13.2 km

West Side of Cardiff Bay

Highlight • Lake

15.3 km

River Ely

Lake

B

21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

2.15 km

1.97 km

1.95 km

656 m

559 m

106 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

6.79 km

2.49 km

849 m

588 m

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

16°C

6 %

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