Beaches · South Wales
Cold Knap
In or near Llancarfan.
Cold Knap — beach in Barry Island, Wales.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Barry · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cold Knap is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in Barry Island, Wales". Coordinates: 51.3900°, -3.2970°.
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Place summary
Cold Knap is a beach located in Barry, South Wales, postcode CF62. This coastal area offers a sandy shoreline and scenic views, typical of the region's seaside attractions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3900, -3.2970
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Barry
- Postcode
- CF62 6FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Barry — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q107356861 (CC0)
- commons: Cold Knap beach.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry
Historic churches · 0.8 km

Barry Castle
Castles · 0.8 km

Westwood Corner
Vineyards · 0.8 km

Barry Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.9 km

All Saints' Church, Barry
Historic churches · 1.0 km

Cwm Ciddy Sawmill
Historic houses · 1.1 km

Aberthaw Terrace English Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Archaeological sites · South Wales
Cold Knap Roman Building
Cold Knap Roman Building — archaeological in wales south.
Historic houses · South Wales
Old Watch House
Old Watch House — a historic house in South Wales, United Kingdom.
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Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry
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Where to eat & stay near Cold Knap
Places to stay
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Premier Inn - Barry Island (Cardiff Airport)
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Celtic International Hotel
Celtic International Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Hotels · South Wales
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in wales south. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
Caravan parks · South Wales
The Fontygary Inn Touring Park
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Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · South Wales
The Highwayman Inn
The Highwayman Inn — a restaurant in wales south.
Historic pubs · South Wales
The Blue Anchor Inn
The Blue Anchor Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South Wales
Wenvoe Arms
Wenvoe Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South Wales
The Captain's Wife
The Captain's Wife in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Restaurants · South Wales
Walston Castle
Walston Castle — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cold Knap?
- Cold Knap is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 6FF), in the parish of Barry.
- What is Cold Knap?
- Cold Knap — beach in Barry Island, Wales.
- How do I get to Cold Knap?
- The nearest railway station is Barry, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Llancarfan. Drivers can use postcode CF62 6FF.
- Is Cold Knap free to visit?
- Yes, Cold Knap is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cold Knap?
- The nearest railway station is Barry, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 6FF.