Explore the Barry island loop
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Gentle loop around Barry island begining at the end and round the back finishing along the seafront
4.9km
Barry island loop — 4.9 km Running Route
Barry island loop is a 4.9 km (3.0 miles) loop in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan: flat, with 58 m of climb, on paved ground.
58 mAscent
100%Paved0/5Hilly
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Common questions
How long is this route?
It's a 4.9 km loop in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan with around 58 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 12 metres of climb per kilometre, 58 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.9 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.
Reviews (1)
JakeJul 2026
Peaceful loop later in the day with amazing sunsets out across the water
Shoe suggestion: Road
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