Limpert Bay. Aberthaw Beach
Cardiff, Bro Morgannwg / the Vale of Glamorgan
A wide bay overlooked by Aberthaw Power Station. At low tides this is a vast expanse of rocks and pebbles. Rich in fossils and interspersed with rock-pools and patches of sand. In the water there are two large cooling water outlets from the local power station.
Beach Type
Rock/sandFacilities
ToiletsActivities
FishingFossil hunting
Rock pooling
Nature and Wildlife
There is a coastal path.Parking
Parking is available next to the beach.Water Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
NoDogs
No dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: CardiffCounty: Bro Morgannwg / the Vale of Glamorgan
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3859, -3.40993
Postcode: CF62 4QT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Follow signs for Cardiff international airport then carry on along the coast towards Llantwit Major. turn off this road in Gileston. towards west Aberthaw.Nearest Railway Stations
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (Approx. 3 miles away)Llantwit Major (Approx. 3 miles away)
Barry (Approx. 6 miles away)
Barry Island (Approx. 6 miles away)
Barry Docks (Approx. 7 miles away)