Natural landmarks · South Wales
Dams Bay
In or near Llancarfan.
Dams Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Dams Bay is a named natural feature in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Dams Bay is a natural landmark located in Rhoose, South Wales, postcode CF62. This coastal area is characterised by its rugged shoreline and scenic views of the Bristol Channel. It serves as a notable point for local wildlife and offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. The surrounding landscape is typical of the region, providing a natural habitat and picturesque backdrop.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3818, -3.3341
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Rhoose
- Postcode
- CF62 3LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103200 (CC BY 4.0)
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Vineyards · 1.2 km
Rhoose Old Castle
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The Highwayman Inn
Restaurants · 2.2 km
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dams Bay?
- Dams Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 3LF), in the parish of Rhoose.
- What is Dams Bay?
- Dams Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Dams Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 3LF.
- How do I get to Dams Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 3LF.