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Barry and Vale of Glamorgan loop from Cardiff

Barry and Vale of Glamorgan loop from Cardiff

Moderate

4.7

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Barry and Vale of Glamorgan loop from Cardiff

03:34

80.8km

750m

Road cycling

Embark on the Barry and Vale of Glamorgan loop from Cardiff, a moderate racebike route spanning 50.2 miles (80.8 km) with an elevation gain of 2452 feet (747 metres). This ride typically takes around 3 hours and 34 minutes to complete. You will experience a diverse landscape, from the urban…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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16.9 km

Porthkerry Viaduct

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Porthkerry Viaduct has 16 arches and was eventually re-opened in 1900 after a faltering start when numerous supporting piers settled and had to be underpinned and reconstructed. It's been pretty solid since and now it's a Grade II listed building.

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31.4 km

Café Velo

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Great little café, very bike friendly. There's a load of bike locks hanging on the wall just inside the door that the owner provides to allow you to secure your …

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67.7 km

Gwern-Y-Steeple Climb

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Nice climb out of Gwern-Y-Steeple on wide road through the woodland.

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80.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.7 km

9.79 km

3.50 km

3.32 km

363 m

196 m

Surfaces

76.0 km

4.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Café Velo

Gwern-Y-Steeple Climb

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