Porthcawl - Rest Bay Beach
Porthcawl, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr / Bridgend
A firm golden sandy beach backed by low cliffs and The Royal Porthcawl Golf Course. It faces south west and receives the full force of the Atlantic swells, which produces excellent surf.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets with disabled facilitiesFirst aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe and a slipway
Activities
SwimmingSurfing
Windsurfing
Sea canoeing and fishing
There is zoning for water sports
Nature and Wildlife
Rest bay and its neighbours are situated adjacent to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. There is a cycle route from Porthcawl and common land next to the beach for walks. There are excellent rock pools on the beach and Kenfig National Nature Reserve is 3 milesParking
Rest Bay car park with 500 spaces. including spaces for disabled people.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the Council throughout the bathing season. Both litter and dog bins are provided but dogs are not allowed on the beach from May - September.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: PorthcawlCounty: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr / Bridgend
Latitude/Longitude: 51.4868, -3.72852
Postcode: CF36 3UW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
At junction 37 of the M4. take the A4229. which leads straight to Porthcawl. There are signs to Rest Bay. For access to the beach. steps and a ramp have been constructed adjacent to the lifeguard station.Public Transport
There is a railway station at Bridgend and a regular bus service operates from Bridgend to Porthcawl.Nearest Railway Stations
Pyle (Approx. 3 miles away)Bridgend (Approx. 7 miles away)
Wildmill (Approx. 7 miles away)
Sarn (Approx. 7 miles away)
Tondu (Approx. 7 miles away)