Natural landmarks · South Wales
Ffontygari Bay
In or near Llancarfan.
Ffontygari 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
Ffontygari 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
Ffontygari Bay is a natural landmark located in Rhoose, South Wales, with the postcode CF62. The bay features a combination of rugged coastline and sandy beaches, making it a notable spot for both locals and visitors. The surrounding area is characterised by its scenic views and natural beauty, typical of the South Welsh coast.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3831, -3.3653
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Rhoose
- Postcode
- CF62 3ZT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103201 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fontygary Leisure Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
The Fontygary Inn Touring Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Rhoose
Villages · 0.9 km
Watch House Beach
Beaches · 1.1 km
Rhoose Old Castle
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Rhoose Point
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
The Highwayman Inn
Restaurants · 1.7 km
The Blue Anchor Inn
Historic pubs · 1.8 km
East Aberthaw
Villages · 1.8 km
Walls surrounding Fonmon Pond including the Bridge and Weir and Wells at Fonmon
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Twyn Llewelyn
Castles · 2.1 km
Dams Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
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Fontygary Leisure Park
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Places to stay
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Fontygary Leisure Park
Fontygary Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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The Fontygary Inn Touring Park
The Fontygary Inn Touring Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Porthkerry Leisure Park
Porthkerry Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in wales south. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
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Celtic International Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Highwayman Inn
The Highwayman Inn — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7Historic pubs · South Wales
The Blue Anchor Inn
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Wenvoe Arms
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Walston Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ffontygari Bay?
- Ffontygari Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 3ZT), in the parish of Rhoose.
- What is Ffontygari Bay?
- Ffontygari Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Ffontygari Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 3ZT.
- How do I get to Ffontygari Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 3ZT.