Boasting the 14 mile stretch of the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coastline, inland is an idyllic mix of rolling hills, country lanes, bustling markets; towns, and fascinating churches and castles. Glamorgan Heritage Coast provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities, exploring local legends and enjoying great food and drink.

Also known as Dunraven Bay, it is a beautiful sandy beach with high rocks exposed at high tide.  The Glamorgan Heritage Coast stretches for 14 miles and is enclosed by the most dramatic cliffs.

For the fossil hunters, Southerndown is perfect and so it’s been said, it’s the best beach in the area to find those fossils.  Not just a beach though, it is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and is home to the spectacular Dunraven Castle.

Perfectly positioned between Bridgend and Llantwit Major, it’s the locals choice for walking dogs, surfing or simple strolls.

The River Ogmore also joins the sea here attracting some fascinating wildlife whatever the season.  Salmon & sea trout run up the river, as do mullet, flounder & bass.  The Winter birdlife is also a spectacle with frequent visits from golden eye ducks and lapwings.

This pebble and rock beach has a beautiful backdrop of the cliffs.

Popular with dog walkers and families, you can find plenty of crabs & starfish in the rockpools as well as hunt for fascinating fossils.

The beach has beautiful view across the Bristol Channel, towards Minehead and Exmoor.

The most commercial beach in our selection with an abondance of coffee shops and restaurants spanning the coast along to the promenade at Porthcawl.  This beach is perfect for our local surfers and they are definitely worth a watch whilst you enjoy that coffee or ice cream.