As well as providing spectacular views across to Mermaid Quay, the barrage's walkways have become a regular haunt for joggers, dog-walkers, cyclists and sight-seers.
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| Coastal Path symbol |
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| A container ship passes almost in touching distance. |
Forming part of Wales' Coastal Path, ceramic symbols are embedded into the pathway as a reminder. As part of our national heritage, a large piece of coal has been placed on a plinth for all to admire. Unfortunately, there is no label, so our younger generations, less familiar with coal fires, may be wondering why a more comfortable seat was not provided.
The lagoon between the land and the barrage consists of river water from the Taff, and supports different life-forms to the seawater just a few yards away. A fish-run helps wildlife by-pass the barrage with signs discouraging fishermen.
The engineering of the locks is impressive, highlighted with yellow stripes. Apparently these stripes form a very expensive artwork. If you stand in one particular position, I am told, you have a view of a formation of concentric circles created on different planes on different pieces of the machinery. I wonder how many people know this.
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| Barrier is down as bridge is about to open for shipping. |
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| Road bridge lifting for boats to pass through the lock |
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| Roadway section now vertical |
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