Beaches · South Wales
Rest Bay
Also known as: Bae Gorffwys
Rest Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rest Bay is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Also known as: Bae Gorffwys. Coordinates: 51.4900°, -3.7313°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rest Bay is a bay and beach near Porthcawl on the coast of Bridgend County Borough, Wales. The long sandy beach is west facing and is popular with surfers, though facilities have been basic. There is a pay and display carpark. A cafe, Malc's, was located nearby. Plans were approved in August 2017 to create a new watersports hub, which would include a new cafe, public toilets, changing rooms, a function room and a covered area for walkers. Part of the funding for the improvements came from £1.5 million of European Union funding. Rest Bay is designated a Blue Flag beach based on the cleanliness of the water and the availability of local community educational activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4900, -3.7313
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Porthcawl
- Postcode
- CF36 3UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgend
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: w204830972 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rest Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rest Bay?
- Rest Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF36 3UW), in the parish of Porthcawl.
- Is Rest Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Rest Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rest Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF36 3UW.