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The Cardiff Bay Barrage is 1.1km long and extends from Cardiff docks in the north to Penarth in the south. This major civil engineering construction project subsequently led to the impoundment of the Bay, which boasts over 13km of waterfront.
Perfect for a relaxing stroll or bike ride, the Barrage embankment is situated in a stunning maritime setting and offers spectacular views over Cardiff Bay and the Severn Estuary. Thanks to its flat gradient and lack of steps, it’s accessible for all visitors.
Cardiff Bay Barrage (Welsh: Morglawdd Bae Caerdydd) lies across the mouth of Cardiff Bay, Wales between Queen Alexandra Dock and Penarth Head. It was one of the largest civil engineering projects in Europe during construction in the 1990s.
Cardiff Harbour Authority manages and maintains Cardiff bay and the barrage.
The barrage stretches across the mouth of Cardiff Bay from Cardiff Docks to Penarth and impounds freshwater from Cardiff rivers Ely and Taff to create a large freshwater lake, providing...
Perfect for a relaxing stroll or bike ride, the Barrage embankment is situated in a stunning maritime setting and offers spectacular views over Cardiff Bay and the Severn Estuary. Thanks to its flat gradient and lack of steps, it’s accessible for all visitors.
The Wales Coast Path follows the road onto the Cardiff Bay Barrage, passing three enormous lock gates separating the freshwater bay from the open sea. Plans for the barrage were originally...
Good for walks on sunny days, and great cycling route, between Cardiff Bay and Penarth Marina. Some nice cafes and restaurants on the way, and lovely views across Cardiff and the Bristol Channel.
The landscaped embankment is a public open space where visitors can walk and picnic with excellent views on John lewis Cardiff out over the sea and the bay. This 220 million pound project was the catalyst for the 2 billion pound regeneration of the old docklands areas of Cardiff and Penarth.
Cardiff Bay Barrage is a barrier built to fill permanently Cardiff Bay (NPRN 420177) as part of the redevelopment of the former docklands during the final thirteen years of the twentieth...