Beach Type

Sand/rocks

Facilities

Next door to the extensive Trecco bay caravan park
And close to pubs and shops

Activities

The outer reaches of this beach have become popular with surfers

Nature and Wildlife

Merthyr Mawr has one of the highest sand dunes in the country and some footpaths.

Parking

Parking available a short walk from the beach.

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach

Location

Nearest town: Porthcawl
County: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr / Bridgend
Latitude/Longitude: 51.479, -3.67349
Postcode: CF36 5NF
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Take junction 37 off the M4 and follow signs for Porthcawl. then Newton. then trecco bay.

Public Transport

Porthcawl is served by local bus services

Nearest Railway Stations

Pyle (Approx. 4 miles away)
Bridgend (Approx. 5 miles away)
Wildmill (Approx. 5 miles away)
Sarn (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tondu (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre. John Street. Porthcawl. Tel: 01656 786639. www.bridgend.gov.uk/english/tourism

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Porthcawl