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:
The Wyndham Arms is a Wetherspoon pub in Bridgend. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and Read more…
Place Tags: Pubs
Pink Bay is a sandy beach with a pebble bank at the high water mark, and it gets its name Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches Dog Friendly
Piccolo Bar is on the Esplanade overlooking Porthcawl’s Town Beach. It offers a choice of indoor and outdoor seating with Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes
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
The Coney Beach Pleasure Park at Coney Beach in Porthcawl is a small amusement park and funfair with family rides Read more…
Place Tags: Attractions
Rest Bay Beach is approximately 2.5 kilometres at low tide and faces southwest towards the Bristol Channel. The beach is Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches Blue Flag Awards Dog Friendly Dog Restrictions
Rest Bay Cafe Bar is on the eastern edge of Rest Bay in Porthcawl. The cafe offers options to sit Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes
Porthcawl Town Beach is a small beach off the esplanade by the Grand Pavilion Theatre. Due to its position and Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches Dog Friendly Dog Restrictions
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
The Beach Cafe is a small family-run cafe sitting by the small headland between Sandy Bay and Trecco Bay beaches. Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes
Sker Beach is the most westerly of Porthcawl’s beaches backed by Kenfig Sand Dunes a Site of Special Scientific Interest Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches Dog Friendly
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