ardiffBay Trail ardiffBay Trail 1 ART AND HERITAGE TRAIL Water Tower 7 Norwegian Church & 13 The Coal Staithe This circular trail for cyclists, walkers and joggers is Made famous by the popular Captain Scott Memorial The remains of the last coal staithe BBC series Torchwood, the 10km (6.2 miles) in distance and runs through Cardiff Shipped from Norway in the 1860s for Scandinavian erected in Cardiff Marina in 1859 now act Water Tower features reflective seamen working in the Docks, this church is famous for as a viewing point at Cardiff International Bay and Penarth via Pont Y Werin, a specially surfaces and a stream of being the place where author Roald Dahl was baptised. White Water. The historic structure has designed 140m bridge. On the route you can enjoy running water. At 70ft high, it’s a Today it houses a gallery, events space and café. been preserved as an important reminder striking landmark in the Bay. of Cardiff’s maritime history and heritage. Cardiff’s rich heritage and public art, as well as vibrant Outside the church, the Captain Scott mosaic memorial waterfront cafés, bars and restaurants. overlooks the point where Scott’s expedition ship, the 2 Pierhead SS Terra Nova, sailed in 1910. Built by William Frame during the TRAVEL TO CARDIFF BAY Victorian era, this majestic building was once the offices of 8 Age of Coal Exhibition 14 Wetland Reserve Catch Baycar bus service 6 from the rear of Cardiff the Cardiff Railway Company. It’s This exhibition showcases the development of Developed on a former salt marsh, this now part of the Welsh Assembly Central train station. Services 7 and 8 also run from energy sources, from coal and nuclear power to area was officially opened as a wetland for Wales and is used as a unique renewable energy. The information boards also reserve in July 2002. Approximately 8 Cardiff city centre to the Bay. visitor centre and meeting and provide an account of the history of Cardiff Docks hectares, it’s located on the northern edge events venue. and the Bay. of Cardiff Bay and is home to multiple flora Catch the train from Queen Street station to Cardiff Bay. and fauna. If you enjoy bird watching, the viewing areas close to St David’s Hotel Make your way on foot with a short walk via Callaghan Merchant Seafarers and on the boardwalk are excellent spots. Square and Lloyd George Avenue. 3 War Memorial Dedicated to the merchant seamen of Captain Scott Exhibition Mining the Bay Traveline Cymru for public transport Cardiff Bay, this memorial sculpture 9 15 Under the Barrage Sails, you’ll find an combines a beached hull of a ship Discover what’s hidden in the water information outdoor exhibition outlining the 1910 with a timeless face. It represents and mud of the Bay by exploring T: 0300 200 22 33 British Antarctic Expedition, led by every human lost forever to the sea. this fascinating art installation by www.traveline.cymru Captain Robert Falcon Scott. It describes Ruth McLees, situated in the the incredible methods that the group Graving Docks. Cardiff Tourist Information Centre used to reach the pole. Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL Dolphins and Dock T: 029 2087 3573 4 www.visitcardiff.com Wall [email protected] The sloping sea wall runs north to 10 Barrage Circles 16 People Like Us south between the Bute East Dock and Designed by Felice Varini, this Created by John Clinch in Roath Basin. At the foot, five timber Bike hire artwork uses the Barrage 1993, this bronze sculpture structures slope slightly inwards. They structures and paint to create of a young couple Pedal Power were used to moor ships while repair a circular collage. The rings represents the people who Check opening times work was taking place. are not immediately visible lived and worked in the Cardiff Bay and can only be seen from former Tiger Bay area. T: 07775 616411 one location on the Barrage. Pontcanna T: 029 2039 0713 5 Beastie Benches www.cardiffpedalpower.org The Coal Exchange [email protected] The beautiful carved brick 11 Custom House 17 benches were inspired by the Designed by Samuel Dobson in Although not currently open to the public, Sustrans ENFYS mythical creatures described in the mid 1800s, Custom House is this is one of the most historically important CARDIFF CYCLE NETWORK www.sustrans.org.uk/wales RHWYDWAITH SEICLO CAERDYDD Ballad of the Long-Legged Bait, constructed from yellow brick commercial buildings in Wales. Leading a poem by Dylan Thomas. with Bath stone dressings and business owners met at the Coal Exchange For more information about cycling and walking visit boasts a central bell tower. It now to negotiate and sign significant deals. It’s www.keepingcardiffmoving.co.uk houses two restaurants. also famed for being the venue where the first £1 million transaction was made. The Bay Trail Audio Guide provides commentary on points of interest in Cardiff Bay. Priced at £4.99, it’s available from Cardiff 6 Pit to Port & The Waterguard Tourist Information Centre. The bronze statue was created by the late artist 12 Cardiff & Vale Portrait Benches 18 D-Shed [email protected]. John Clinch, and completed by Jon Buck. Part of a Sustrans Connect2 project, the benches Originally located on the former It celebrates Cardiff Bay’s heritage as one of display life-sized portraits of community figures. East Bute Dock, this building the world’s most important coal exporting ports. The Vale bench features Dame Tanni was reassembled at its current Grey-Thompson, Olympian Nicole Cooke and Tim location and is now home to The Waterguard is famous for its hybrid Burns from Cogan Primary School; while the Craft in the Bay and a café. It’s architecture. The building’s Victorian frontage a rare example of an iron frame Published by Cardiff Harbour Authority 2016. Cardiff bench shows Cardiff Devils’ Jason Stone, was moved from Cardiff Docks to its current warehouse/transit shed. Mae’r map hwn hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. Pedal Power founder Sybil Williams, and Lydia location in 1993, and complemented with Os hoffech gael copi, ffoniwch 029 2087 3573. Harris from Mount Stuart Primary School. modern design touches in 2001.