Porthcawl & Surrounding Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of Porthcawl's blue flag beaches boasts a fantastic surf scene, an amazing beach, surf school, surf & paddle board hire, bike hire and a new cafe and restaurant.
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Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
One of Porthcawl's blue flag beaches boasts a fantastic surf scene, an amazing beach, surf school, surf & paddle board hire, bike hire and a new cafe and restaurant.
Kenfig Nature Reserve is one of the UK’s most important wildlife conservation sites. Also it is one of Wales's top sand-dune reserves, with plants like wild fen orchids, birds and insects depending on this habitat for their survival.
Glamorgan's largest natural lake, Kenfig Pool, is set on the edge of the reserve with spectacular views across Swansea Bay to the Gower. In fact, the reserve is leftover from a huge, rolling dune system that once stretched from the Ogmore estuary to the Gower Peninsular.
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Kenfig National Nature Reserve
Kenfig Nature Reserve is one of the UK’s most important wildlife conservation sites. Also it is one of Wales's top sand-dune reserves, with plants like wild fen orchids, birds and insects depending on this habitat for their survival.
Glamorgan's largest natural lake, Kenfig Pool, is set on the edge of the reserve with spectacular views across Swansea Bay to the Gower. In fact, the reserve is leftover from a huge, rolling dune system that once stretched from the Ogmore estuary to the Gower Peninsular.
Local Coffee Stop
Dating back to 1832, the Jennings building overlooks Porthcawl harbour, pier and lighthouse. It has undergone extensive renovation to bring it back to life and now houses our favourite coffee house.
Enjoy a signature coffee, milkshake or a bite to eat while watching local boats move in and out of the harbour.
Coffi Co
9 Eastern PromenadeDating back to 1832, the Jennings building overlooks Porthcawl harbour, pier and lighthouse. It has undergone extensive renovation to bring it back to life and now houses our favourite coffee house.
Enjoy a signature coffee, milkshake or a bite to eat while watching local boats move in and out of the harbour.
Food scene
Perfectly located on the seafront of Porthcawl. Regardless of the weather, it’s the perfect spot to relax to enjoy a small tasty bite for lunch or to even treat yourself to one of their bespoke cocktails whilst watching the sunset!!
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Cosy Corner Lounge
33 EsplanadePerfectly located on the seafront of Porthcawl. Regardless of the weather, it’s the perfect spot to relax to enjoy a small tasty bite for lunch or to even treat yourself to one of their bespoke cocktails whilst watching the sunset!!
Our personal favourite! Quality Indian Cuisine using the highest quality fresh products, in beautiful surroundings. Relax and dine or takeaway!
Le Raj Indian Restaurant
Porthcawl RoadOur personal favourite! Quality Indian Cuisine using the highest quality fresh products, in beautiful surroundings. Relax and dine or takeaway!
Finnegans Award Winning Fish & Chips. Traditional Fish & Chips for collection & delivery in Porthcawl. Finnegans is a family run fish and chip shop, established by Huw and Sarah Jones in 2001.
Finnegan’s Takeaway (Only) Fish & Chips Porthcawl
16 New RdFinnegans Award Winning Fish & Chips. Traditional Fish & Chips for collection & delivery in Porthcawl. Finnegans is a family run fish and chip shop, established by Huw and Sarah Jones in 2001.
Things To Do
Porthcawl is renowned for its surf. New to surfing? Why not get in touch with Coney or Porthcawl surf school and catch some waves!
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Porthcawl Surf School
Porthcawl is renowned for its surf. New to surfing? Why not get in touch with Coney or Porthcawl surf school and catch some waves!
Margam Country Park is a country park estate of around 850 acres. Go Ape tree top adventure, coarse fishing, kayaking, archery, mountain biking and walking
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Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park is a country park estate of around 850 acres. Go Ape tree top adventure, coarse fishing, kayaking, archery, mountain biking and walking
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club is a renowned golf facility on the seafront. Just a short drive from our accommodation.
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Royal Porthcawl
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club is a renowned golf facility on the seafront. Just a short drive from our accommodation.
McArthur Glen - Luxury outdoor shopping area offering designer and high-street fashion brands at discounted prices.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenMcArthur Glen - Luxury outdoor shopping area offering designer and high-street fashion brands at discounted prices.
Striking octagonal pavilion on the seafront hosting theatre performances, bands and conferences.
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Grand Pavilion
EsplanadeStriking octagonal pavilion on the seafront hosting theatre performances, bands and conferences.
Hire a mountain bike or fat bike and enjoy the Welsh coastline!
Phone: +44 7376 303 917
Email: info@restbaybikehire.co.uk
Address: Water Sports Centre, Rest Bay, Porthcawl, CF36 3UP
Rest Bay Bike Hire
Hire a mountain bike or fat bike and enjoy the Welsh coastline!
Phone: +44 7376 303 917
Email: info@restbaybikehire.co.uk
Address: Water Sports Centre, Rest Bay, Porthcawl, CF36 3UP
Jump aboard Lucie the Land Train in Porthcawl and sit back and enjoy the seafront scenery as we sweep you along the Eastern Promenade. You can travel from Sandy Bay all the way up to Rest Bay and back again, with stops in between.
The route takes in the Marina, the Main Promenade, Rest Bay water sports centre, The Grand Pavilion, the town centre, and the fairground. The total route is approximately 4 miles long and will take around 45 minutes for one round trip.
Lucy runs five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday) in March, April, May, September and October. In June, July and August Lucy runs seven days a week with an extended timetable which can be found on our website and displayed at every stop. Lucy takes a break over the winter months, except for special occasions and events.
Prices:
Per person £6.00
Age 3 and under - FREE
Group: up to 5 adults / children - £25.00
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Porthcawl Sea Front
Jump aboard Lucie the Land Train in Porthcawl and sit back and enjoy the seafront scenery as we sweep you along the Eastern Promenade. You can travel from Sandy Bay all the way up to Rest Bay and back again, with stops in between.
The route takes in the Marina, the Main Promenade, Rest Bay water sports centre, The Grand Pavilion, the town centre, and the fairground. The total route is approximately 4 miles long and will take around 45 minutes for one round trip.
Lucy runs five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday) in March, April, May, September and October. In June, July and August Lucy runs seven days a week with an extended timetable which can be found on our website and displayed at every stop. Lucy takes a break over the winter months, except for special occasions and events.
Prices:
Per person £6.00
Age 3 and under - FREE
Group: up to 5 adults / children - £25.00