Newport Bridge and Cardiff Barrage

Bridge and Barrage

The Transporter Bridge in  Newport was opened in1906 and the Barrage at Cardiff a century later. Both had to solve the problem of the worlds second highest tides, so it is a good opportunity to compare such diverse solutions. 

Cirencester Beeches car park dept. 8.30, pick-ups, Tetbury or Dodington House.

Newport Transporter Bridge 10  to 11.30am

One can cross the river on the Gondola or the more energetic can climb 160 feet and cross on the walkway.

11.30 am Travel to Cardiff along the non-scenic route, past the Steelworks, wind turbines and docks to the Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage  12.30  to  3.30

Lunch in the Customs House, which is an experience in itself.

Choice of everything from just a coffee to a banquet.

There will be time to inspect the sea locks, barrage and to walk out to the end of the seawall, where there is a spectacular view down the Seven Estuary.

Back in Cirencester about 5.30 .  Cost £28 (everything, except food and Drink)

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