Llantwit Major Beach Beach
Cardiff, Bro Morgannwg / the Vale of Glamorgan
The beach is at the end of a valley and has rock strata with pebbles and sand. It is backed by cliffs.
Beach Type
Sand/Pebbles/RocksFacilities
Cafe / restaurantsShops
First-aid post
Toilets (including disabled facilities) are all available
Activities
SwimmingSurfing and fishing
The surf breaks here over a rocky reef which can produce very good quality waves for advanced surfers
Beginners should take great care
Nature and Wildlife
Wildlife: rocky cliffs with habitat for nesting birds and cliff plants; rocky platforms. cobble. rockpools. freshwater stream. coastal scrub. woodland and grassland. Walks: leaflets are available from - Llantwit Major Town Council. Glamorgan Heritage CoParking
There is FREE car parking available.Water Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned when necessary and there are litter bins available.Dogs
Dogs are banned from May - September.Location
Nearest town: CardiffCounty: Bro Morgannwg / the Vale of Glamorgan
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3946, -3.50221
Postcode: CF61 1YX
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
The beach is accessed through the village of Llantwit Major.Nearest Railway Stations
Llantwit Major (About a mile and a half away)Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (Approx. 7 miles away)
Bridgend (Approx. 9 miles away)
Pencoed (Approx. 9 miles away)
Wildmill (Approx. 9 miles away)