Cardiff Bay Barrage

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1. Kaushal Kishore ★★★★★

   The view here is superb! You can see the barrage itself, including how the bridge lifts to allow boats to pass through. It's also interesting to observe the water level rising and falling in the barrage.

   1 year ago
2. Julie Brown ★★★★★

   Absolutely fantastic, the structure created for the sea ferry and crossing takes your breath away. We walked around the Bay following the Bay walkway and saw some amazing views over the bay. The wildlife is phenomenal

   almost 2 years ago
3. Paul Devivo ★★★★★

   Great simple enjoyable trip out. Two mile walk along traffic free road to or from Penarth. Witnessed the locks and bridges open, was fun. Really lovely walk on a pleasant sunny day. Bike hire available too if your not fancying the walk. An unexpected delight.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Paul Knott ★★★★☆

   You can park on both sides of the barrage (not free) more parking available on the Cardiff side,then go and watch boats go from inside the bay out to sea. When large boats go through you see the barrage lift up. Bike hire available but it's a pleasant walk around the bay. You can walk past the Welsh assembly building, the Norwegian church, plus many other attractions. Take a boat trip up the river Taff to the heart of the city and see the magnificent rugby stadium then up the river Ely pass the boat club to see the abundance of wildlife that lives on its bank. I tend to go to the barrage to fish for all the usual channel species and accasionally catch a decent Bass. But on other visits I love to take the grandchildren for a walk around and the boat trip which I never get bored with.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Mari ★★★★☆

   We took the bus over to Penarth, had a cup of tea in town and walked back over the barage. If I lived here I would be biking and hiking this way regularly. Lovely and refreshing walk.

   almost 3 years ago
3. allan james ★★★★★

   Sailing out through the barrage is always an easy experience. Professional staff maintain the operation in a friendly manner. Always willing to help if they can. Each lock is very deep, and the pump out is smooth. Once the outer gate opens it is an easy bit of navigation out to the buoyed channel. Returning through the barrage is equally easy, however it is important to ensure that you have good moorings, especially if near the inbound gate. The water does become quite rough.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Holmes Clan ★★★★★

   Lovely walk from the City Centre out through the Bay Area and around to Penarth. Very peaceful and relaxing

   almost 3 years ago
2. Steve Bell ★★★★★

   Fantastic walk and part of a great cycle loop. We cycled around the whole bay on the Ovo bikes and spent a while admiring the view and technology. We’ll worth a visit.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Gerard Harris ★★★★☆

   My first trip to see the Cardiff Bay barrage and I was impressed. There is a spacious car park next to the lock which is inexpensive/ You can watch boats going in and out of the lock either going to or from their safe moorings behind the barrage. One or two of the buildings look like they need an overall but the modern buildings are in keeping with the area and have done a lot to rejuvenate the area. There are special car parks for boat owners to park their vehicles when visiting their craft. There are also coffee shops and restaurants to visit too.

   more 6 years ago

1. Iantothomas ★★★★☆

   Great start for a walk across the barrage. Plenty of parking, though be careful as many of the car parks are operated by a notorious local parking company. Locks are interesting to watch when in use and are quite busy. An "optical illusion" is painted in yellow on the locks visible from the yellow X at the barrier to lock 3.

   more 8 years ago

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