Bridgend Beaches - South Wales Coast - UK Beach Days Holiday Guide

Find your favourite Bridgend Beaches

The coast in Bridgend County, South Wales, from Merthyr Mawr to Sker Beach, offers visitors a unique combination of stunning scenery, sandy beaches, and a rich history. An excellent destination for those looking to explore the Welsh coastline.

Discover Bridgend Beaches

Nature, surfing, golf! You can do all these things on the Bridgend coast.

Coney Beach

Family friendly, Coney Beach is a popular sandy beach backed by a fairground and amusements in Porthcawl.

Newton Bay

Newton Bay just to the East of Porthcawl is sand and rock beach popular with water sports.

Merthyr Mawr Beach

Merthyr Mawr Beach sits on the edge of the Ogmore River, on the beautiful Welsh coast.

Pink Stone Bay

Beautiful Pink Stone Bay is a charming rural beach, in Porthcawl on the South Wales coast.

Rest Bay

Award Winning Rest Bay in Porthcawl is popular with surfers and there is a golf club backing the beach.

Sker Beach

Sker Beach is a lovely long flat sandy stretch of beach backed by a sprawling dunes and nature reserve.

Porthcawl Seafront beach

Porthcawl Seafront Beach, also known as Town beach, overlooked by the Grand Pavallion, stretches down towards the harbour.

Trecco Bay

Trecco Bay in Porthcawl is another award winning beach on the South Wales coast.

Places of Interest on the Bridgend Coast

The beautiful Bridgend coastline is a nature lovers haven. Visit the nature reserves and natural landmarks.

Kenfig National Nature Reserve

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Sker Beach

Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve

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Merthyr Mawr Beach

Wreck of the MV Altmark

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Sker Beach

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What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurf, surf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.

Enjoy the beautiful Bridgend coast

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