Explore Bridgend Beaches and Coastline
Bridgend is in south Wales. The coast is dominated by an extensive sand dune system that was once the largest in Europe. Today two important sections remain, Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes and those at Kenfig National Nature Reserve. Sitting between these two dune systems is the main seaside town of Porthcawl.
Bridgend Coast Map
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Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:
Coity Castle remains dates from the fourteenth century and later, although, originally established soon after 1100. The castle began as Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Castles and Forts
Bryngarw Country Park is in Bridgend in Wales and is a huge park hosting events and nature walks for the Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
Trecco Bay is one of Porthcawl’s more family-friendly beaches, backed by a large holiday park. It forms part of the Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
This is the beach right off the Esplanade by the Grand Pavilion – central, scenic, full of atmosphere. Town Beach Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
Pink Bay is one of those hidden beaches that sits as a stretch between more popular beaches, in this case, Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Lifeboats
Nestled on Wales’s west coast, Sker Beach, often called Kenfig Sands, offers a quieter alternative to the busier seaside spots Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are part of a large sand dune complex located by Porthcawl on the south coast of Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
Sandy Bay, commonly called Coney Beach, is one of Porthcawl’s livelier and more accessible beaches. It’s part of the seafront Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
Newton Bay, also called Black Rock Beach, lies to the east of Porthcawl. It’s a long stretch of beach that Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Rest Bay is one of Porthcawl’s most accessible and lively beaches, a long stretch of sand backed by gentle cliffs, Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
Kenfig National Nature Reserve is near Porthcawl, Bridgend, offering a freshwater lake and dunes. This is a highlight for bird Read moreโฆ
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature













