Mountains & hills · South Wales
Tresilian Bay
In or near Ewenny.
Tresilian Bay — bay in southeast Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Llantwit Major · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Tresilian Bay is located in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Llantwit Major, approximately 2.6 km away. Entry to the bay is free. The postcode for navigation is CF61 1YY.
About
Tresilian Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in southeast Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3986°, -3.5142°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tresilian Bay, also Tresillian Bay, is a bay in southeast Wales, west of Llantwit Major's Collugh beach and east of St Donats, on the Bristol Channel. The beach at the bay lies in front of a valley in which the Nant Tresilian flows and empties in the sea. It lies along a stretch of coast and cliff path under protection by the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, characterised by limestone cliffs with many caves and several bays/valleys. There is a distinctive white house, Tresilian House, located at Tresilian Bay at the end of the valley in front of the pebble beach and a pill box on the cliff nearby. The cove of Col Huw is located nearby.
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Background
History
Tresilian Bay takes its name from Prince Silian who is reputed to have kept court there in the 3rd and 4th centuries. The bay once had an inn which was frequented by smugglers and pirates. The cliffs in the area are said to contain many secret passages and tunnels which they used. Legend has it that in the mid 15th century, a Breton pirate called Peter was drowned in a cave to the west of the bay by Sir Henry Stradling (1423–1476), seeking revenge after Peter had previously kidnapped him. On winter nights under a full moon his cries can reputedly be heard in the wind. At one time, Tresilian House was lived in by Owen Crawshay, son of Tudor Crawshay, Deputy Lieutenant of Glamorgan and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3986, -3.5142
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Donats
- Postcode
- CF61 1YY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Llantwit Major — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7838780 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tresilian Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Coast At War, Tresilian Bay. - geograph.org.uk - 376934.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Saint Donats
Villages · 1.2 km
St Donat's Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Dimlands
Historic houses · 1.2 km
St Donat's Arts Centre
Theatres · 1.3 km
Castle Ditches
Vineyards · 1.3 km
St Donats Arts Centre
Open-air theatres · 1.3 km
St Donats Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
St Donat's Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Church Of St Donat
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Tewkesbury Abbey Gatehouse
Abbeys & priories · 2.0 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tresilian Bay?
- Tresilian Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF61 1YY), in the parish of St. Donats.
- What is Tresilian Bay?
- Tresilian Bay — bay in southeast Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tresilian Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF61 1YY.
- Is Tresilian Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Tresilian Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tresilian Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF61 1YY.