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Bridgend Destination Guide

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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Want some ideas on where to visit?

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

Coity Castle

Coity Castle remains dates from the fourteenth century and later, although, originally established soon after 1100. The castle began as Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts
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Bryngarw Country Park

Bryngarw Country Park is in Bridgend in Wales and is a huge park hosting events and nature walks for the Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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Rest Bay Beach

Rest Bay is one of Porthcawl’s most accessible and lively beaches, a long stretch of sand backed by gentle cliffs, Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
Pink Bay

Pink Bay

Pink Bay is one of those hidden beaches that sits as a stretch between more popular beaches, in this case, Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Newton Bay (Black Rock) Beach

Newton Bay, also called Black Rock Beach, lies to the east of Porthcawl. It’s a long stretch of beach that Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Trecco Bay Beach

Trecco Bay is one of Porthcawl’s more family-friendly beaches, backed by a large holiday park. It forms part of the Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Sandy Bay Beach (Coney Beach)

Sandy Bay, commonly called Coney Beach, is one of Porthcawl’s livelier and more accessible beaches. It’s part of the seafront Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Kenfig National Nature Reserve

Kenfig National Nature Reserve is near Porthcawl, Bridgend, offering a freshwater lake and dunes. This is a highlight for bird Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are part of a large sand dune complex located by Porthcawl on the south coast of Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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Porthcawl lifeboat station

Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
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Porthcawl Town Beach

This is the beach right off the Esplanade by the Grand Pavilion – central, scenic, full of atmosphere. Town Beach Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Sker Beach (Kenfig Sands)

Nestled on Wales’s west coast, Sker Beach, often called Kenfig Sands, offers a quieter alternative to the busier seaside spots Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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