Cardiff Bay Barrage

The Cardiff Bay Barrage is a 1.1km embankment across the mouth of Cardiff Bay, creating a freshwater lake and a popular leisure destination. Families love walking, cycling, or scooting along the wide, flat path with stunning views of the bay, the city skyline, and the Bristol Channel. The Barrage links Cardiff Bay to Penarth, offering a pleasant seaside promenade that is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Playground: At the Cardiff Bay end, there is a large playground with slides, swings, and climbing frames (part of the Waterfront Park).\n- Facilities: Public toilets, cafes, and benches along the route.\n- Activities: Spotting boats, watching the tidal lock gates operate, and seal watching at low tide.\n- Age suitability: All ages, but especially toddlers to teens for the open space and play area.