Harbours & ports · South Wales
Porthcawl Harbour
In or near Ewenny.
Porthcawl Harbour — a harbour in wales south.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 4.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Porthcawl Harbour is a named harbour 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
Porthcawl Harbour is located in South Wales within the parish of Porthcawl. This working harbour serves both fishing and leisure vessels, providing a hub for maritime activity in the area. The harbour is known for its scenic views and is a focal point for local events and activities. Visitors can expect to see a mix of boats and possibly engage in various water-based pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4833, -3.7000
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Porthcawl
- Postcode
- CF36 5LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgend
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640053 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Duffryn Llynvi & Porthcawl Railway Project
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Coney Beach Funfair
Beaches · 0.5 km
Porthcawl Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
Sea-Horse
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Rose and Crown
Hotels · 0.8 km
Nottage
Villages · 0.8 km
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
Theatres · 0.9 km
Sandy Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Coney Beach
Beaches · 0.9 km
Seabank Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
Walls of the Outer Basin and West Pier/Quay
Marinas · 1.0 km
Porthcawl Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.1 km
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Coney Beach Funfair
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Porthcawl Museum
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Sea-Horse
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Places to stay
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Cae Garw Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcawl Harbour?
- Porthcawl Harbour is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF36 5LD), in the parish of Porthcawl.
- What is Porthcawl Harbour?
- Porthcawl Harbour — a harbour in wales south.
- How do I get to Porthcawl Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF36 5LD.
- How do I get to Porthcawl Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF36 5LD.