Cycling in Barry
1 cycling route from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom, 32 km, 32 km mapped in all, with up to 261 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (8 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 32 km
- Biggest day
- 261 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Barry
National Cycle Route 88 runs 32 km from Barry through numerous villages including The Knap, Porthkerry, Penmark, and Ewenny. The route passes through 18 places in total, connecting Barry to nearby villages and countryside in the Vale of Glamorgan. The route features 261 m elevation gain over its length, with the highest point reaching 100 m, making it a varied ride through a mix of terrain.
The route is predominantly paved, with 98% of the surface prepared for road cycling and just 1% on gravel or unpaved tracks. It includes very little stretch on main roads without cycle lanes (0.7 km) and some cycle path (0.6 km). There are two railway stations near the route, aiding access options. Services can be sparse with the longest stretch without cafés or shops being 10.1 km. Villages passed in order include Llancarfan, Llantwit Major, St Donats, and Wick, among others.
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Terrain
The route features rolling terrain with elevation gain of 261 m over 32 km. The climb starting at 28.6 km is 1.7 km long with an average gradient of 2.8% and a maximum of 4.1%, reaching a top height of 83 m. The overall highest point on the route is 100 m.