Wales Coastal Path: Cardiff To Barry

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 19.70 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 5h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 107 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 101 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 68 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
  • ⚐
    District: Castle 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 51.476051° / W 3.17907°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.412123° / W 3.248632°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Continue onto Central Square
  2. 2 : km 0.04 - alt. 9 m - Turn right
  3. 3 : km 0.04 - alt. 9 m - Turn left onto Saunders Road
  4. 4 : km 0.17 - alt. 9 m - Turn slight left onto Penarth Road
  5. 5 : km 0.2 - alt. 9 m - Turn right onto Custom House Street
  6. 6 : km 0.34 - alt. 8 m - Continue onto Custom House Street, A4160
  7. 7 : km 0.4 - alt. 6 m - Turn slight right onto Bute Street, A470
  8. 8 : km 0.49 - alt. 6 m - Turn left onto John Street
  9. 9 : km 0.5 - alt. 7 m - Turn right
  10. 10 : km 0.95 - alt. 8 m - Turn right onto Ellen Street
  11. 11 : km 0.97 - alt. 8 m - Continue onto Schooner Way
  12. 12 : km 1.1 - alt. 9 m - Turn right
  13. 13 : km 2.32 - alt. 12 m - At roundabout, take exit 3
  14. 14 : km 2.41 - alt. 11 m - Enter roundabout
  15. 15 : km 2.47 - alt. 10 m - Continue onto Hemingway Road
  16. 16 : km 2.69 - alt. 8 m - Turn right
  17. 17 : km 2.85 - alt. 9 m - Enter roundabout
  18. 18 : km 2.95 - alt. 9 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 3.62 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto Harbour Drive
  20. 20 : km 3.63 - alt. 6 m - Continue
  21. 21 : km 3.66 - alt. 7 m - Continue onto Porth Teigr
  22. 22 : km 3.98 - alt. 7 m - Turn sharp left
  23. 23 : km 5.9 - alt. 8 m - Head southwest
  24. 24 : km 5.96 - alt. 4 m - Head southwest
  25. 25 : km 6.28 - alt. 8 m - Enter roundabout
  26. 26 : km 6.51 - alt. 32 m - Turn slight left onto Paget Place
  27. 27 : km 6.82 - alt. 48 m - Continue onto Saint Augustines Road
  28. 28 : km 6.89 - alt. 54 m - Turn left onto St Augustine's Crescent
  29. 29 : km 7.02 - alt. 64 m - Turn sharp right onto Church Place North
  30. 30 : km 7.05 - alt. 64 m - Turn slight right onto St Augustine's Crescent
  31. 31 : km 7.08 - alt. 66 m - Turn slight right onto Clive Place
  32. 32 : km 7.15 - alt. 67 m - Turn left onto Penarth Head Lane
  33. 33 : km 7.27 - alt. 67 m - Turn slight right
  34. 34 : km 7.33 - alt. 58 m - Continue onto Clive Crescent
  35. 35 : km 7.38 - alt. 57 m - Turn left onto Bradford Place
  36. 36 : km 7.55 - alt. 51 m - Turn left onto Kymin Terrace
  37. 37 : km 7.67 - alt. 39 m - Turn slight left
  38. 38 : km 7.79 - alt. 18 m - Turn left onto Beach Road
  39. 39 : km 7.99 - alt. 8 m - Continue onto The Esplanade
  40. 40 : km 8.33 - alt. 8 m - Continue onto Cliff Hill
  41. 41 : km 8.63 - alt. 24 m - Turn slight left
  42. 42 : km 11.28 - alt. 16 m - Continue onto Fort Road
  43. 43 : km 12.6 - alt. 15 m - Turn left
  44. 44 : km 12.86 - alt. 21 m - Continue onto St Mary's Well Bay Road
  45. 45 : km 14.68 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
  46. 46 : km 14.83 - alt. 7 m - Turn right onto Beach Road
  47. 47 : km 15.14 - alt. 17 m - Turn left
  48. 48 : km 16.95 - alt. 17 m - Turn right onto South Road, B4267
  49. 49 : km 17.09 - alt. 14 m - Turn right
  50. 50 : km 19 - alt. 6 m - Turn left onto Cardiff Road, A4055
  51. 51 : km 19.28 - alt. 6 m - Continue onto Little Moors Hill
  52. 52 : km 19.56 - alt. 14 m - Turn left
  53. E : km 19.69 - alt. 14 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Castleton

Walker
↔11.27 km ↗+110 m ↘-113 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Marshfield (Newport)

Mostly rural paths with some stiles and kissing gates with spectacular views over the Gwent Levels and Severn Estuary. Roadside parking in Castleton.

Look out for the distinct Castleton Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Rhymney River

Walker
↔10.92 km ↗+178 m ↘-178 m ◔3h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)

The Rhymney River Walk is a seven-mile circular walk around the lower Rhymney Valley.The short climbs through dappled woodland reward the walker with panoramic views of the valley floor and archaeological heritage of the area.

Walking Michaelstone-y-Fedw

Walker
↔9.00 km ↗+104 m ↘-101 m ◔2h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)

Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk. Rural footpaths through woodland and pasture with some steep sections.
Stiles and gates to negotiate. Look out for the distinct Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Rhiwderin

Walker
↔6.85 km ↗+194 m ↘-187 m ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Graig (Newport)

Mostly rural paths, woodland tracks with some steep climbs, stiles and gates to negotiate. Enjoy great views over the rolling countryside around Machen. Look out for the distinct Rhiwderin Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

Walking Fourteen Locks

Walker
↔4.81 km ↗+95 m ↘-95 m ◔1h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rogerstone (Newport)

A refreshing walk following the surfaced towpaths of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with some steep steps,
stiles and uneven field paths further along requiring sturdy footwear.

Walking Gwent Levels

Walker
↔14.97 km ↗+4 m ↘-4 m ◔4h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Nash (Newport)

NewportWetlands Reserve is a nationally important haven for wildlife and is a designated National Nature Reserve. There is an amazing variety of wild birds, wildlife and flora.

An exhilarating mostly level walk on hard surface paths around the reserve. Generally flat rural footpaths with stiles and gates to negotiate as you leave the reserve. Walkers are encouraged to find an alternative route between point 2 and 3 during the nesting season.

Walking Lodge Hill

Walker
Lodge Hill
↔5.00 km ↗+119 m ↘-115 m ◔1h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Caerleon (Newport)

Lodge Hill Circular Walk in Caerleon. Mostly rural paths with some stiles and kissing gates. Some steep sections. Spectacular views from the high ground over the River Usk and the City of Newport. Look out for the distinct Lodge Hill Circular Walk Waymark Disc.

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