Natural landmarks · South Wales
Sandy Bay
In or near Ewenny.
Sandy Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 5.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Sandy 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
Sandy Bay is a natural landmark located in Porthcawl, South Wales. This beach features expansive sands and coastal scenery typical of the region. It offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the seaside environment. The area is popular with both locals and visitors seeking a coastal retreat.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4763, -3.6949
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Porthcawl
- Postcode
- CF36 5BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgend
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 5.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103208 (CC BY 4.0)
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Porthcawl Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.5 km
Duffryn Llynvi & Porthcawl Railway Project
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Sea-Horse
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Porthcawl Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
Trecco Bay
Beaches · 0.8 km
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
Theatres · 0.8 km
Porthcawl Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.9 km
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Seabank Hotel
Hotels · 0.9 km
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Coney Beach Funfair
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📷 5Marinas · South Wales
Walls of the Outer Basin and West Pier/Quay
Grade II listed building in Porthcawl. On the landward side of the Breakwater, to the E of Porthcawl town.
📷 3Lighthouses · South Wales
Porthcawl Lighthouse
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Duffryn Llynvi & Porthcawl Railway Project
Duffryn Llynvi & Porthcawl Railway Project — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Sea-Horse
Sea-Horse — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sandy Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Kenfig Pool Holiday Caravan Park
Kenfig Pool Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Three Golden Cups Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South Wales
Tŷ Mawr Aka The Great House
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📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
The Golden Mile
The Golden Mile — a restaurant in wales south.
Restaurants · South Wales
The Old Mill
The Old Mill — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Bagle Brook
Bagle Brook — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: burger;steak house. Brand: Beefeater.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF36 5BY), in the parish of Porthcawl.
- What is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Sandy Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF36 5BY.
- How do I get to Sandy Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF36 5BY.