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Walk the Wales Coast Path from Ogmore-by-sea to Barry

By Dave Roberts   

on December 16, 2020   No ratings yet.

Posted in Wales Coast Path – South Wales Coast Path

Walk the Wales Coast Path from Ogmore-by-sea to Barry

Further Details

Route Summary:

Start and Finish: Ogmore-by-sea to Barry

Distance: 33.2 km

Ascent: 540 m

Time:

Timings are approximate and depend on the individual. Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Facilities:

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Hazards:

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Keeping Safe on the Wales Coast Path,  Navigation and the Gear and Equipment you’ll need.

Wales Coast Path Guidebooks:

Recommended Wales Coast Path Maps: 

Walk the Wales Coast Path from Ogmore-by-sea to Barry Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

Download file for GPS

Walk the Wales Coast Path from Ogmore-by-sea to Barry

The Wales Coast Path from Ogmore-by-sea to Barry Island on the South Wales section of the Wales Coast Path that stretches between Abertawe / Swansea and Chepstow.

This is a lengthy section that can be shortened by visiting one of the many villages that are only a short diversion of around 1km inland.

Blue Lias limestone ledges beyond Witches Point
Whitmore Stairs View across Traeth Bach to Whitmore Stairs, with Traeth Mawr beyond.
Approaching Cwm Nash
Towards Nash Point
Lighthouses on Nash Point Looking west to the old lighthouse (left) and new lighthouse (right). This was the last manned lighthouse in Wales and since 1998 it has been automatically operated and is monitored by Trinity House’s Control Centre at Harwich.
Limestone Shelf Limestone shelf at St.Donat’s bay. View towards St.Donat’s lifeboat station.
Limestone Shelf Rocks, boulders and limestone shelf worn smooth by wave action at Tresilian Bay on the Bristol Channel.
Stout Bay Looking east along the South Wales coast from Stout Point at the edge of the Bristol Channel.
Pebble beach at The Knap
Cold Knap Viewed at low tide from the Wales coastal path at the tip of Little Island; to the right is the entrance to Watch House Bay

 

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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