Cardiff’s section of the Wales Coast Path
The Cardiff section of the Wales Coast Path covers 15.60km and forms a continuous link with Newport to the east and the Vale of Glamorgan (via Penarth) to the west. This section is part of the South Wales Coast & Severn Estuary Region 8.
The route from Newport in the east continues along the seawall, with great views across the Severn Estuary and good opportunities for bird watching, with saltmarsh and mudflats which attract wading birds.
Cardiff Bay has plenty to enjoy including the Millennium Centre, the famous Norwegian Church where Roald Dahl was christened, restaurants and cafés to rest and take in the views across the bay.
The Barrage has segregated paths for walkers and cyclists and has plenty to see and do along the way from the skate park, playground and outdoor gym. The Captain Scott outdoor exhibition is located on Barrage itself, and the bascule bridges link the bay to the sea.
Plan your visit, go to the Wales Coast Path website
You will find useful information to help you plan your visit using the interactive map to plot your route, distance tables, walking itineraries and more.
Temporary Diversion in Cardiff
The route between Rover Way and Lamby Way junction to Ocean Way has been temporarily diverted inland during the coastal erosion flood defense works. Follow the alternative route waymarkers from Rover Way and East Tyndall Street to use the inland route option.
Rover Way closure Location
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East Tyndall Street Location
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Things to do
Delve behind the history of the Path and see who helped with its creation. Discover just how much of the Path runs through or close to some of Wales’ protected landscapes and habitats. Read about the adventures of the rare individuals who are taking it upon themselves to try to ‘end to end’. And, see for yourself in our photo and video gallery the appeal of the Wales Coast Path.