Llantwit Major Beach

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  • This pebble and rock beach has some patches of sand and is backed by cliffs. The terrain can be difficult for those with mobility problems as the rocks are often quite slippery.

    Llantwit Major beach is popular with dog walkers and families who come here to hunt for crabs and other marine wildlife in the rockpools. There are also some fossils to be seen here among the strata of the cliff face.. 

    From the beach there are views across the Bristol Channel, towards Minehead and Exmoor.

    There is a free car park here and a beach café selling food, drink and souvenirs, with a separate toilet block.

    Type of beach

    Sand & rock

    Lifeguard service

    Yes

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs are banned from May - September.

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    Activities

    • Good fishing
    • Swimming/bathing
    • Surfing

    Facilities

    • Cafe/restaurant
    • Toilets
    • Disabled facilities
    • First aid point
    • Shop

    Nearest town

    Llantwit Major

    Postcode

    CF61 1YX

    OS grid ref.

    SS 9558 6725

    Parking

    There is FREE car parking available.

    Water quality

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    Llantwit Major Beach Reviews

    Susan Tanswell
    Feb 15th 2021

    Brilliant beach on the Heritage Coast.  Lovely day out and within easy reach of the towns of Cowbridge and Barry if you want to make a weekend of it. Can’t wait to go back.

    Scott Thomas-Heavens
    Feb 15th 2021

    Great beach for kids to discover them selves - great crab hunting spot and beautiful beach with cafe/ restaurant parking and public toilets. Life guards beach too !

    nothing special here.

    richard winder
    Jul 14th 2023

    once you have dodged the surfers to find parking you will wonder what to do.Beach is all rocks,to have a walk you have to climb steep paths up the cliffs.You can watch the sea until bored and have a cup of tea from the cafe or an ice cream,cafe is actually not bad.

    Donna Lawrence
    Feb 15th 2021

    Great beach train station and large towns only 15 minutes away, lovely cafe & very friendly locals ????

    Wrong wrong wrong

    Gail Kirkham
    Feb 15th 2021

    Best beach in the world!

    Stunning location

    Feb 15th 2021

    A Jurassic coast beach which is part of the heritage coast. The beach is mostly rock and stone but has a lovely beach cove which is popular with families. The beach has cliff top walks on both side with breathtaking views.

    There is a lifeguard station, toilets, ample parking and an excellent beachfront cafe. We often get a coffee and sit on the rocks watching the surfers

    Feb 15th 2021

    Such an amazing beach. Something for everybody