The Taff Trail

Cardiff Bay Railway Station is approximately 500m from Mermaid Quay, the Start of the Taff Trail. This station gives good access to the Valley Lines, however if arriving in Cardiff Central with a bicycle it is easier to cycle to Cardiff Bay.

A boat trip around The Bay with Cardiff Bay Cruises www.cardiffbaycruises.com

The Cardiff Bay Water Bus www.cardiffcats.com

The Taff Trail: Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay

Mermaid Quay is the new and fashionable area in "The Bay" with a large number of restaurants from a variety of countries.

Since the area is pedestrianised it is difficult for a cyclist, even though this is the start of the Taff Trail.

Cardiff Bay to the Barrage

If the dual carriageway called the Cogan Spur permits cycling (it was prohibited for a considerable time during roadworks), follow the route to the Sports Village then continue along the Cogan Spur. This is a fast dual carriageway without a cycle track. Care is needed.

The alternative is to go via Grangetown then along Penarth Road. Across a large roundabout at the end of the Cogan Spur towards Penarth, then turn left at the smaller roundabout towards Penarth Marina.

Cardiff Bay to Cardiff

National Cycleway Route No 8 follows Lloyd George Avenue directly into the City Centre. Apart from the frequent halts for each side road junction, this route is a well constructed cycleway. Turn left and across Callaghan Square to St Mary's Street.

Cardiff Bay to Sports Village

The Sports Village is a major construction project (in 2007). It is located between the mouths of the Rivers Taff and Ely.

Cycle past the front of Techniquest, across Windsor Esplanade and onto a cycle path running alongside the dual carriageway called the Butetown Link. This road crosses a bridge over the Taff. Past the silver ball we come to the Sports Village.