Porthcawl - Town Beach
Town Beach has recently undergone a £3 million sea defence scheme upgrade along with strengthening of the sea wall along the lower promenade. It runs from Porthcawl Marina and the RNLI boat station in the east to the Grand Pavillion.
Porthcawl - Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay Beach – a wide, sandy beach which gently slopes towards the sea and boasts views of the North Devon coast across the Bristol Channel. Popular with surfers, stand-up paddle boarders and families thanks to its very clean waters.
Porthcawl - Newton Beach
Newton is the most easterly beach at Porthcawl and is a ten minute walk from the picturesque village of Newton.
Locks Common
Locks common begins at the end-point of Porthcawl promenade, and continues through to Rest Bay in the west. Locks common is a perfect place for walks with panoramic views of Rest Bay and the Bristol Channel.
Bryngarw Country Park
Bryngarw Country Park has everything you need for a great day out, including a picnic area, play areas for the children and refreshments at our café, whether you are with your family, alone, or taking the dog for its daily walk!
Craig y Parcau Local Nature Reserve
At over three point two hectares, Craig-y-parcau is an oak and ash woodland on a steep slope of the Ogmore River. It is a haven for wildlife with several footpaths.
Ewenny Pottery
Ewenny Pottery is a unique pottery that has been in the same family for over eight generations. They continue to make beautiful hand thrown pottery for use in the home. Visitors are welcome, the family can be viewed practising their craft.
Dark Wales Tours
Dark Wales Tours conducts Ghost Tours around various locations in South Wales where you will discover the history, myths, legends and ghost stories of each location.
Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Parc Slip Nature Reserve itself is an area of 300 acres containing a fantastic mix of habitats such as grassland, woodland and wetlands, restored from its previous status as an opencast coal mine.
