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456David
The first time I saw this I was utterly amazed - a previously dirty, muddy, tidal bay (Tiger Bay!) was transformed by this incredibly difficult civil engineering challenge into a huge freshwater lakemaking up the all-new 'CARDIFF BAY'. The barrage holds back the Bristol Channel, whilst still allowing access to Cardiff Docks, with an earthworks barrier, whichthen becomes a truly brilliant metal system of sea locks permitting access to/from the Bristol Channel for small vessels.It is truly breathtaking.
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C145WDjamesd
Love to walk from the bay to the barrage, boats often past through and the entire process is great to watch. Kids love it! The only better way to experience it is go out to sea yourself (with someone experienced) :)
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Tomlaw2
Often do the circular walk or jog from Cardiff bay to the barrage through penarth marina and back to mermaid quay. Excellent for a walk on a sunny day, if you look carefully you can see the severn bridges in the distance.
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168daveh
really liked the views/walk/drinks at both ends, GREAT!Parking for drivers is limited if arriving from a distance, but the drive is worth it once you get parked
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Tastingman
Pay and display car park at the Penarth end of the barrage offers a great view of the fabulous Cardiff Bay regeneration. Also, you can take a ferry boat over to the City, thereby avoiding the traffic and parking hazards of driving into town.