Cardiff Bay Barrage
The Cardiff Bay barrage, although controversial when built, is a spectacular piece of engineering. Holding back a huge expanse of water that provides Cardiff with fantastic boating families and Cardiff Bay with its picturesque backdrop, the barrage also helps control flood risk from tidal surges and high river levels.
A ribbon of land heading out from the port area of Cardiff takes you to the barrage, over which you can cross to reach Penarth and the Vale of Glamorgan. Fantastic views of the Cardiff skyline can be found along the full length, and once the new pedestrian bridge over the Ely is built, a large circular route around the entire inner harbour and wetlands area will exist.
NOTE: The barrage route is open daily until 8pm
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
South East Wales
- Distance:
1.5 miles
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Traffic Free
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
8
- Start:
Cardiff Bay
- Finish:
Cardiff Bay Barrage
- Maps and guides:
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Celtic Trail - East NN4B £6.99
Celtic Trail Guidebook – £6.99
Taff Trail Leaflet – Free PDF
- Weather:
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Sat
max: 8°C min: 3°C
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Sun
max: 8°C min: 2°C
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Mon
max: 7°C min: 2°C
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Tue
max: 5°C min: -3°C
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