Beach Type

Sand & pebbles

Facilities

Shop
Toilets and a heritage coast centre

Activities

Bathing
Surfing
Canoeing
Some good rockpools to explore or looking for fossils in the pebbles

Nature and Wildlife

Joined to the heritage coast path which leads to an interesting castle along the cliffs. Care should be taken when walking on the cliffs.

Parking

car park next to the beach. a fee applies. This can get busy when an overflow is availbale a short walk away.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by the rangers.

Dogs

Dogs are banned during summer.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bridgend
County: Bro Morgannwg / the Vale of Glamorgan
Latitude/Longitude: 51.4436, -3.60599
Postcode: CF32 0RT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

M4. junction 35. Take the A48 towards Bridgend then follow the B4524 towards St Brides Major and then Southerndown.

Public Transport

A bus service is available to Southerndown.

Nearest Railway Stations

Bridgend (Approx. 5 miles away)
Wildmill (Approx. 5 miles away)
Llantwit Major (Approx. 6 miles away)
Sarn (Approx. 7 miles away)
Pencoed (Approx. 7 miles away)

Tourist Information

Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre 01656 880157

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bridgend