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Afan Forest Park lies just a few miles from Port Talbot within easy access of the M4. The forest park nestles on the slopes of the Afan Valley which is one of the narrowest and most beautiful valleys in Wales.
Cwmcarn Forest offers something for all the family. Spectacular 7 mile forest drive set amongst rolling hills and green forests with 7 car parks to stop at. The visitor centre provides a place to stock up on refreshments and gifts.
Fforest Fawr is the stunning backdrop to the famous Castell Coch, near the village of Tongwynlais
Adventure Britain’s qualified mountain instructors will take you up into the majestic Brecon Beacons so you can experience the wilderness of the National Park. Using local knowledge to maximise your mountain or hill walking experience
A spectacular, pebbled, rocky bay with dramatic views of Mumbles lighthouse and Swansea Bay beyond. Popular with families.
Langland Bay is an attractive, safe and sandy beach fringed by attractive beach huts. Very popular with families and young children.
Limeslade Bay is a small cove just to the west of Bracelet Bay in the south-east corner of the Gower Peninsula, near Swansea.
Ogmore is one of the most popular beaches for visitors along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast due to its expansive golden sands and fertile rock pools.
In or near Llantwit Major
Rest Bay is a popular beach at Porthcawl with miles of fine quality golden sand and some rock pools backed by low cliffs.
With its expanse of golden sand, convenient access and selection of nearby camp sites Port Eynon is an ideal resort to take a young family.
Dunraven Bay attracts thousands of visitors every year; although officially called Dunraven Bay, it is also often referred to Southerndown beach taking its name from the nearby village.
Aberavon seafront is one of Wales’ longest beaches and has a contemporary promenade that overlooks Swansea Bay. This place is popular whatever the weather, and boasts an Aquasplash playground, children’s play areas & Apollo Cinema.
In or near Port Talbot
A quieter beach near Porthcawl, popular with locals and surfers, with golden sand edged by a rocky shoreline.
Sker Beach is the most westerly of Porthcawl's beaches and is only accessible by walking from Rest Bay or the Kenfig National Nature Reserve.
With rugged cliff scenery, Marcross beach near Llantwit Major has a rocky shore with spectacular rock formations and some sand.
Rhossili Bay is an iconic destination with dramatic, panoramic views and good walking opportunities. The beach is reached down (and up!) a steep cliff top path that may be unsuitable for some.
Trecco Bay beach at Porthcawl is a large sandy beach with excellent water quality. Although only a five minute walk away from Trecco Bay Holiday Park, it is relatively quiet.
With its soft pleasant sand and interesting rock pools Caswell Bay is a firm favourite with families with young children.
